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Subtract 4/70 from 14/48

14/48 - 4/70 is 197/840.

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,
    14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    4/70 = 4 × 24/70 × 24 = 96/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/1680 - 96/1680 = 490 - 96/1680 = 394/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/840

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