Subtract 90/70 from 48/16
1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 1 20/70
48/16 - 90/70 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
48/16 = 48 × 35/16 × 35 = 1680/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
90/70 = 90 × 8/70 × 8 = 720/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/560 - 720/560 = 1680 - 720/560 = 960/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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