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Subtract 1/70 from 30/16

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 1/70

30/16 - 1/70 is 521/280.

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,
    30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1050/560 - 8/560 = 1050 - 8/560 = 1042/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 521/280
  6. In mixed form: 1241/280

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