Subtract 70/20 from 9/16
1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 3 10/20
9/16 - 70/20 is -47/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
70/20 = 70 × 4/20 × 4 = 280/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/80 - 280/80 = 45 - 280/80 = -235/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/16
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