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Subtract 1/16 from 7/70

7/70 - 1/16 is 3/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    7/70 = 7 × 8/70 × 8 = 56/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    1/16 = 1 × 35/16 × 35 = 35/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/560 - 35/560 = 56 - 35/560 = 21/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/80

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