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Subtract 21/16 from 70/10

1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1 5/16

70/10 - 21/16 is 91/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    70/10 = 70 × 8/10 × 8 = 560/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    21/16 = 21 × 5/16 × 5 = 105/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/80 - 105/80 = 560 - 105/80 = 455/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/16
  6. In mixed form: 511/16

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