Subtract 8/70 from 2/48
2/48 - 8/70 is -61/840.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
8/70 = 8 × 24/70 × 24 = 192/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1680 - 192/1680 = 70 - 192/1680 = -122/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/840
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