Subtract 80/14 from 70/16
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 5 10/14
70/16 - 80/14 is -75/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 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 14 × 8 = 112,
80/14 = 80 × 8/14 × 8 = 640/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/112 - 640/112 = 490 - 640/112 = -150/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/56
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