Subtract 36/16 from 5/70, Solve 5/70

Subtract 36/16 from 5/70

1^st number: 5/70, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

5/70 - 36/16 is -61/28.

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,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
36/16 = 36 × 35/16 × 35 = 1260/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
40/560 - 1260/560 = 40 - 1260/560 = -1220/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/28

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