Subtract 12/70 from 8/16
8/16 - 12/70 is 23/70.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 35/16 × 35 = 280/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
12/70 = 12 × 8/70 × 8 = 96/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/560 - 96/560 = 280 - 96/560 = 184/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/70
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