Answers

Subtract 75/70 from 80/16

1^st number: 5 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

80/16 - 75/70 is 55/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   80/16 = 80 × 35/16 × 35 = 2800/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   75/70 = 75 × 8/70 × 8 = 600/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/560 - 600/560 = 2800 - 600/560 = 2200/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/14
6. In mixed form: 313/14

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