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Subtract 70/35 from 60/16

1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 2 0/35

60/16 - 70/35 is 7/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    60/16 = 60 × 35/16 × 35 = 2100/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/560 - 1120/560 = 2100 - 1120/560 = 980/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  6. In mixed form: 13/4

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