Subtract 2/7 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 2/7
70/16 - 2/7 is 229/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
70/16 = 70 × 7/16 × 7 = 490/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
2/7 = 2 × 16/7 × 16 = 32/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/112 - 32/112 = 490 - 32/112 = 458/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/56
- In mixed form: 45/56
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