Subtract 70/10 from 36/48
1st number: 36/48, 2nd number: 7 0/10
36/48 - 70/10 is -25/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
70/10 = 70 × 24/10 × 24 = 1680/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/240 - 1680/240 = 180 - 1680/240 = -1500/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/4
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