Subtract 48/45 from 20/70
1st number: 20/70, 2nd number: 1 3/45
20/70 - 48/45 is -82/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 672/630 = 180 - 672/630 = -492/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/105
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