Subtract 2/15 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 2/15
70/16 - 2/15 is 509/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
70/16 = 70 × 15/16 × 15 = 1050/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/240 - 32/240 = 1050 - 32/240 = 1018/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 509/120
- In mixed form: 429/120
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