Subtract 25/10 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 2 5/10
70/16 - 25/10 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
25/10 = 25 × 8/10 × 8 = 200/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/80 - 200/80 = 350 - 200/80 = 150/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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