Subtract 72/70 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 1 2/70
70/16 - 72/70 is 937/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
72/70 = 72 × 8/70 × 8 = 576/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/560 - 576/560 = 2450 - 576/560 = 1874/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/280
- In mixed form: 397/280
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