Subtract 4/70 from 2/16, Solve 2/16

Subtract 4/70 from 2/16

2/16 - 4/70 is 19/280.

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,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/560 - 32/560 = 70 - 32/560 = 38/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/280

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