Subtract 7/16 from 40/70
40/70 - 7/16 is 15/112.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 8/70 × 8 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/560 - 245/560 = 320 - 245/560 = 75/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/112
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