Subtract 5/18 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 5/18
70/16 - 5/18 is 295/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
70/16 = 70 × 9/16 × 9 = 630/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
5/18 = 5 × 8/18 × 8 = 40/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/144 - 40/144 = 630 - 40/144 = 590/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/72
- In mixed form: 47/72
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