Subtract 18/70 from 72/16
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 18/70
72/16 - 18/70 is 297/70.
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,
72/16 = 72 × 35/16 × 35 = 2520/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
18/70 = 18 × 8/70 × 8 = 144/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/560 - 144/560 = 2520 - 144/560 = 2376/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 297/70
- In mixed form: 417/70
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