Subtract 42/70 from 48/28
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 42/70
48/28 - 42/70 is 39/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
42/70 = 42 × 2/70 × 2 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/140 - 84/140 = 240 - 84/140 = 156/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/35
- In mixed form: 14/35
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