Subtract 90/6 from 16/70
1st number: 16/70, 2nd number: 15 0/6
16/70 - 90/6 is -517/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 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 6 × 35 = 210,
90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/210 - 3150/210 = 48 - 3150/210 = -3102/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -517/35
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