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Subtract 12/70 from 4/16

4/16 - 12/70 is 11/140.

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,
    4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    12/70 = 12 × 8/70 × 8 = 96/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/560 - 96/560 = 140 - 96/560 = 44/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/140

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