Subtract 16/42 from 70/5, Solve 14 0/5

Subtract 16/42 from 70/5

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 16/42

70/5 - 16/42 is 286/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
70/5 = 70 × 42/5 × 42 = 2940/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/210 - 80/210 = 2940 - 80/210 = 2860/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 286/21
In mixed form: 1313/21

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