Subtract 70/48 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 1 22/48
3/56 - 70/48 is -59/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/336 - 490/336 = 18 - 490/336 = -472/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/42
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