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Subtract 24/80 from 70/16

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 24/80

70/16 - 24/80 is 163/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    24/80 = 24 × 1/80 × 1 = 24/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/80 - 24/80 = 350 - 24/80 = 326/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/40
  6. In mixed form: 43/40

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