Subtract 2/70 from 96/16, Solve 6 0/16

Subtract 2/70 from 96/16

1^st number: 6 0/16, 2^nd number: 2/70

96/16 - 2/70 is 209/35.

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,
96/16 = 96 × 35/16 × 35 = 3360/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/560 - 16/560 = 3360 - 16/560 = 3344/560
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/35
In mixed form: 534/35

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