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Subtract 70/16 from 5/70

1st number: 5/70, 2nd number: 4 6/16

5/70 - 70/16 is -241/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/560 - 2450/560 = 40 - 2450/560 = -2410/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/56

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