Subtract 3/48 from 1/70
1/70 - 3/48 is -27/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/1680 - 105/1680 = 24 - 105/1680 = -81/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/560
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