Subtract 12/70 from 28/48
28/48 - 12/70 is 173/420.
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,
28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
12/70 = 12 × 24/70 × 24 = 288/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/1680 - 288/1680 = 980 - 288/1680 = 692/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/420
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