Subtract 15/70 from 48/3
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 15/70
48/3 - 15/70 is 221/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
48/3 = 48 × 70/3 × 70 = 3360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/210 - 45/210 = 3360 - 45/210 = 3315/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/14
- In mixed form: 1511/14
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