Subtract 8/3 from 16/70
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 2 2/3
16/70 - 8/3 is -256/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
8/3 = 8 × 70/3 × 70 = 560/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/210 - 560/210 = 48 - 560/210 = -512/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -256/105
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