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Subtract 45/70 from 48/8

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 45/70

48/8 - 45/70 is 75/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    48/8 = 48 × 35/8 × 35 = 1680/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/280 - 180/280 = 1680 - 180/280 = 1500/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/14
  6. In mixed form: 55/14

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