Subtract 70/16 from 8/72
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 4 6/16
8/72 - 70/16 is -307/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
8/72 = 8 × 2/72 × 2 = 16/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
70/16 = 70 × 9/16 × 9 = 630/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/144 - 630/144 = 16 - 630/144 = -614/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/72
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