Subtract 21/70 from 12/48
12/48 - 21/70 is -1/20.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 35/48 × 35 = 420/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
21/70 = 21 × 24/70 × 24 = 504/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/1680 - 504/1680 = 420 - 504/1680 = -84/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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