Subtract 2/70 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 2/70
16/8 - 2/70 is 69/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 8/280 = 560 - 8/280 = 552/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/35
- In mixed form: 134/35
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