Subtract 70/18 from 48/10
1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 3 16/18
48/10 - 70/18 is 41/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/90 - 350/90 = 432 - 350/90 = 82/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/45
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