Subtract 21/70 from 18/48
18/48 - 21/70 is 3/40.
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,
18/48 = 18 × 35/48 × 35 = 630/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
21/70 = 21 × 24/70 × 24 = 504/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1680 - 504/1680 = 630 - 504/1680 = 126/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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