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Subtract 10/70 from 20/16

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 10/70

20/16 - 10/70 is 31/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    10/70 = 10 × 8/70 × 8 = 80/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/560 - 80/560 = 700 - 80/560 = 620/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/28
  6. In mixed form: 13/28

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