Subtract 70/28 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 2 14/28
70/16 - 70/28 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 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 28 × 4 = 112,
70/28 = 70 × 4/28 × 4 = 280/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/112 - 280/112 = 490 - 280/112 = 210/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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