Subtract 6/70 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 6/70
40/16 - 6/70 is 169/70.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
6/70 = 6 × 8/70 × 8 = 48/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/560 - 48/560 = 1400 - 48/560 = 1352/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/70
- In mixed form: 229/70
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