Subtract 30/70 from 6/16
6/16 - 30/70 is -3/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
30/70 = 30 × 8/70 × 8 = 240/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/560 - 240/560 = 210 - 240/560 = -30/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/56
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