Subtract 7/16 from 49/70
49/70 - 7/16 is 21/80.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/560 - 245/560 = 392 - 245/560 = 147/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/80
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