Subtract 3/16 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 3/16
70/12 - 3/16 is 271/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/48 - 9/48 = 280 - 9/48 = 271/48 - In mixed form: 531/48
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