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Subtract 70/48 from 40/60

1st number: 40/60, 2nd number: 1 22/48

40/60 - 70/48 is -19/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    40/60 = 40 × 4/60 × 4 = 160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/240 - 350/240 = 160 - 350/240 = -190/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/24

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