Subtract 84/16 from 16/70
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 5 4/16
16/70 - 84/16 is -703/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
16/70 = 16 × 8/70 × 8 = 128/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
84/16 = 84 × 35/16 × 35 = 2940/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/560 - 2940/560 = 128 - 2940/560 = -2812/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -703/140
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