Subtract 36/16 from 2/70, Solve 2/70

Subtract 36/16 from 2/70

1^st number: 2/70, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

2/70 - 36/16 is -311/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
36/16 = 36 × 35/16 × 35 = 1260/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
16/560 - 1260/560 = 16 - 1260/560 = -1244/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/140

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