Subtract 40/70 from 48/42
1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 40/70
48/42 - 40/70 is 4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
40/70 = 40 × 3/70 × 3 = 120/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/210 - 120/210 = 240 - 120/210 = 120/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7
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