Subtract 3/70 from 48/12
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 3/70
48/12 - 3/70 is 277/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
48/12 = 48 × 35/12 × 35 = 1680/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/420 - 18/420 = 1680 - 18/420 = 1662/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/70
- In mixed form: 367/70
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