Subtract 2/70 from 28/16
1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 2/70
28/16 - 2/70 is 241/140.
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,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/560 - 16/560 = 980 - 16/560 = 964/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/140
- In mixed form: 1101/140
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