Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 45/48

45/48 - 60/70 is 9/112.

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,
   45/48 = 45 × 35/48 × 35 = 1575/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   60/70 = 60 × 24/70 × 24 = 1440/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/1680 - 1440/1680 = 1575 - 1440/1680 = 135/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/112

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁰/₄₈-⁶⁰/₇₀ ⁴⁵/₉₆-⁶⁰/₇₀

Subtract Fractions Calculator