Subtract 40/16 from 4/70
1st number: 4/70, 2nd number: 2 8/16
4/70 - 40/16 is -171/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/560 - 1400/560 = 32 - 1400/560 = -1368/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/70
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