Subtract 5/70 from 4/16
4/16 - 5/70 is 5/28.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/560 - 40/560 = 140 - 40/560 = 100/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28
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