Subtract 45/70 from 16/48
16/48 - 45/70 is -13/42.
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,
16/48 = 16 × 35/48 × 35 = 560/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
45/70 = 45 × 24/70 × 24 = 1080/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1680 - 1080/1680 = 560 - 1080/1680 = -520/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42
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