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Subtract 70/48 from 30/35

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 1 22/48

30/35 - 70/48 is -101/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    30/35 = 30 × 48/35 × 48 = 1440/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/1680 - 2450/1680 = 1440 - 2450/1680 = -1010/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/168

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