Subtract 12/16 from 80/70
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 12/16
80/70 - 12/16 is 11/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
80/70 = 80 × 8/70 × 8 = 640/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/560 - 420/560 = 640 - 420/560 = 220/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/28
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