Subtract 48/70 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 48/70
15/2 - 48/70 is 477/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
15/2 = 15 × 35/2 × 35 = 525/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/70 - 48/70 = 525 - 48/70 = 477/70 - In mixed form: 657/70
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