Subtract 5/70 from 7/16
7/16 - 5/70 is 41/112.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
5/70 = 5 × 8/70 × 8 = 40/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/560 - 40/560 = 245 - 40/560 = 205/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/112
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