Subtract 7/16 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 7/16
70/10 - 7/16 is 105/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
70/10 = 70 × 8/10 × 8 = 560/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/80 - 35/80 = 560 - 35/80 = 525/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
- In mixed form: 69/16
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