Subtract 70/16 from 80/70
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 4 6/16
80/70 - 70/16 is -181/56.
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,
70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/560 - 2450/560 = 640 - 2450/560 = -1810/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/56
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