Subtract 60/70 from 25/48
25/48 - 60/70 is -113/336.
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,
25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
60/70 = 60 × 24/70 × 24 = 1440/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/1680 - 1440/1680 = 875 - 1440/1680 = -565/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/336
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