Subtract 16/8 from 56/70
1st number: 56/70, 2nd number: 2 0/8
56/70 - 16/8 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/280 - 560/280 = 224 - 560/280 = -336/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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