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Subtract 70/84 from 60/16

1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 70/84

60/16 - 70/84 is 35/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    60/16 = 60 × 21/16 × 21 = 1260/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1260/336 - 280/336 = 1260 - 280/336 = 980/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
  6. In mixed form: 211/12

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