Subtract 9/70 from 80/16, Solve 5 0/16

Subtract 9/70 from 80/16

1^st number: 5 0/16, 2^nd number: 9/70

80/16 - 9/70 is 341/70.

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,
9/70 = 9 × 8/70 × 8 = 72/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/560 - 72/560 = 2800 - 72/560 = 2728/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/70
In mixed form: 461/70

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