Subtract 14/64 from 48/70, Solve 48/70

Subtract 14/64 from 48/70

48/70 - 14/64 is 523/1120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
48/70 = 48 × 32/70 × 32 = 1536/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
14/64 = 14 × 35/64 × 35 = 490/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/2240 - 490/2240 = 1536 - 490/2240 = 1046/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 523/1120

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