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Subtract 9/40 from 70/16

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 9/40

70/16 - 9/40 is 83/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 40 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/80 - 18/80 = 350 - 18/80 = 332/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/20
  6. In mixed form: 43/20

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