Subtract 7/70 from 18/16
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 7/70
18/16 - 7/70 is 41/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
18/16 = 18 × 35/16 × 35 = 630/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
7/70 = 7 × 8/70 × 8 = 56/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/560 - 56/560 = 630 - 56/560 = 574/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/40
- In mixed form: 11/40
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