Subtract 42/70 from 3/16
3/16 - 42/70 is -33/80.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/560 - 336/560 = 105 - 336/560 = -231/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/80
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