Subtract 2/70 from 42/16, Solve 2 10/16

Subtract 2/70 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 2/70

42/16 - 2/70 is 727/280.

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,
42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/560 - 16/560 = 1470 - 16/560 = 1454/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 727/280
In mixed form: 2167/280

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