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Subtract 45/70 from 27/16

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 45/70

27/16 - 45/70 is 117/112.

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,
    27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/560 - 360/560 = 945 - 360/560 = 585/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/112
  6. In mixed form: 15/112

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