Subtract 6/70 from 20/48
20/48 - 6/70 is 139/420.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
6/70 = 6 × 24/70 × 24 = 144/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1680 - 144/1680 = 700 - 144/1680 = 556/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/420
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