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Subtract 7/70 from 30/16

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 7/70

30/16 - 7/70 is 71/40.

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,
    7/70 = 7 × 8/70 × 8 = 56/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1050/560 - 56/560 = 1050 - 56/560 = 994/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
  6. In mixed form: 131/40

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