Subtract 40/48 from 20/70
20/70 - 40/48 is -23/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
20/70 = 20 × 24/70 × 24 = 480/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
40/48 = 40 × 35/48 × 35 = 1400/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/1680 - 1400/1680 = 480 - 1400/1680 = -920/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/42
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