Subtract 10/70 from 80/16
1st number: 5 0/16, 2nd number: 10/70
80/16 - 10/70 is 34/7.
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,
80/16 = 80 × 35/16 × 35 = 2800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
10/70 = 10 × 8/70 × 8 = 80/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/560 - 80/560 = 2800 - 80/560 = 2720/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/7
- In mixed form: 46/7
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