Subtract 2/70 from 48/80
48/80 - 2/70 is 4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/560 - 16/560 = 336 - 16/560 = 320/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7
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