Subtract 48/70 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 48/70
16/10 - 48/70 is 32/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/70 - 48/70 = 112 - 48/70 = 64/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/35
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