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Subtract 4/70 from 48/3

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 4/70

48/3 - 4/70 is 558/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    48/3 = 48 × 70/3 × 70 = 3360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/210 - 12/210 = 3360 - 12/210 = 3348/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 558/35
  6. In mixed form: 1533/35

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