Subtract 48/9 from 18/70
1st number: 18/70, 2nd number: 5 3/9
18/70 - 48/9 is -533/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
18/70 = 18 × 9/70 × 9 = 162/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
48/9 = 48 × 70/9 × 70 = 3360/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/630 - 3360/630 = 162 - 3360/630 = -3198/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -533/105
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