Subtract 6/16 from 20/70
20/70 - 6/16 is -5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
20/70 = 20 × 8/70 × 8 = 160/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/560 - 210/560 = 160 - 210/560 = -50/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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