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Subtract 15/70 from 16/48

16/48 - 15/70 is 5/42.

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,
    16/48 = 16 × 35/48 × 35 = 560/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    15/70 = 15 × 24/70 × 24 = 360/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/1680 - 360/1680 = 560 - 360/1680 = 200/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42

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