Subtract 18/70 from 35/48
35/48 - 18/70 is 793/1680.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
18/70 = 18 × 24/70 × 24 = 432/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/1680 - 432/1680 = 1225 - 432/1680 = 793/1680
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