Subtract 15/70 from 28/16
1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 15/70
28/16 - 15/70 is 43/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
28/16 = 28 × 35/16 × 35 = 980/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/560 - 120/560 = 980 - 120/560 = 860/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/28
- In mixed form: 115/28
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