Subtract 84/56 from 16/70
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 1 28/56
16/70 - 84/56 is -89/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
84/56 = 84 × 5/56 × 5 = 420/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/280 - 420/280 = 64 - 420/280 = -356/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/70
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