Answers

Subtract 28/70 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 28/70

42/16 - 28/70 is 89/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   28/70 = 28 × 8/70 × 8 = 224/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/560 - 224/560 = 1470 - 224/560 = 1246/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/40
6. In mixed form: 29/40

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