Subtract 5/70 from 1/48
1/48 - 5/70 is -17/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
5/70 = 5 × 24/70 × 24 = 120/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/1680 - 120/1680 = 35 - 120/1680 = -85/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/336
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