Subtract 16/4 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 4 0/4
2/70 - 16/4 is -139/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/140 - 560/140 = 4 - 560/140 = -556/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/35
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