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Subtract 12/16 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/16

70/5 - 12/16 is 53/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    70/5 = 70 × 16/5 × 16 = 1120/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    12/16 = 12 × 5/16 × 5 = 60/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/80 - 60/80 = 1120 - 60/80 = 1060/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/4
  6. In mixed form: 131/4

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