Subtract 54/16 from 6/70
1st number: 6/70, 2nd number: 3 6/16
6/70 - 54/16 is -921/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
6/70 = 6 × 8/70 × 8 = 48/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
54/16 = 54 × 35/16 × 35 = 1890/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/560 - 1890/560 = 48 - 1890/560 = -1842/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -921/280
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