Subtract 2/70 from 10/48, Solve 10/48

Subtract 2/70 from 10/48

10/48 - 2/70 is 151/840.

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,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1680 - 48/1680 = 350 - 48/1680 = 302/1680
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/840

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