Subtract 6/16 from 42/70
42/70 - 6/16 is 9/40.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/560 - 210/560 = 336 - 210/560 = 126/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40
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