Subtract 24/70 from 84/16
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 24/70
84/16 - 24/70 is 687/140.
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,
84/16 = 84 × 35/16 × 35 = 2940/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/560 - 192/560 = 2940 - 192/560 = 2748/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 687/140
- In mixed form: 4127/140
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