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Subtract 63/70 from 10/48

10/48 - 63/70 is -83/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    63/70 = 63 × 24/70 × 24 = 1512/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/1680 - 1512/1680 = 350 - 1512/1680 = -1162/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/120

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