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Subtract 16/70 from 4/48

4/48 - 16/70 is -61/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    4/48 = 4 × 35/48 × 35 = 140/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    16/70 = 16 × 24/70 × 24 = 384/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/1680 - 384/1680 = 140 - 384/1680 = -244/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/420

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