Subtract 12/70 from 56/16, Solve 3 8/16

Subtract 12/70 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 12/70

56/16 - 12/70 is 233/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
56/16 = 56 × 35/16 × 35 = 1960/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
12/70 = 12 × 8/70 × 8 = 96/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/560 - 96/560 = 1960 - 96/560 = 1864/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/70
In mixed form: 323/70

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