Subtract 16/4 from 27/70
1st number: 27/70, 2nd number: 4 0/4
27/70 - 16/4 is -253/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/140 - 560/140 = 54 - 560/140 = -506/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/70
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