Answers

Subtract 40/70 from 20/16

1^st number: 1 4/16, 2^nd number: 40/70

20/16 - 40/70 is 19/28.

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,
   40/70 = 40 × 8/70 × 8 = 320/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/560 - 320/560 = 700 - 320/560 = 380/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/28

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