Subtract 70/14 from 40/16
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 5 0/14
40/16 - 70/14 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
40/16 = 40 × 7/16 × 7 = 280/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
70/14 = 70 × 8/14 × 8 = 560/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/112 - 560/112 = 280 - 560/112 = -280/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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