Subtract 8/70 from 50/3, Solve 16 2/3

Subtract 8/70 from 50/3

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 8/70

50/3 - 8/70 is 1738/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
50/3 = 50 × 70/3 × 70 = 3500/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
3500/210 - 24/210 = 3500 - 24/210 = 3476/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1738/105
In mixed form: 1658/105

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