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Subtract 70/80 from 48/14

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 70/80

48/14 - 70/80 is 143/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    48/14 = 48 × 40/14 × 40 = 1920/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1920/560 - 490/560 = 1920 - 490/560 = 1430/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/56
  6. In mixed form: 231/56

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