Subtract 70/35 from 16/70
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 2 0/35
16/70 - 70/35 is -62/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
70/35 = 70 × 2/35 × 2 = 140/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/70 - 140/70 = 16 - 140/70 = -124/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/35
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