Subtract 24/60 from 48/70
48/70 - 24/60 is 2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/420 - 168/420 = 288 - 168/420 = 120/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7
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