Subtract 21/16 from 63/70
1st number: 63/70, 2nd number: 1 5/16
63/70 - 21/16 is -33/80.
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,
63/70 = 63 × 8/70 × 8 = 504/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
21/16 = 21 × 35/16 × 35 = 735/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/560 - 735/560 = 504 - 735/560 = -231/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/80
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