Subtract 6/24 from 16/70
16/70 - 6/24 is -3/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/840 - 210/840 = 192 - 210/840 = -18/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/140
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