Subtract 21/70 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 21/70
48/9 - 21/70 is 151/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
48/9 = 48 × 70/9 × 70 = 3360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/630 - 189/630 = 3360 - 189/630 = 3171/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/30
- In mixed form: 51/30
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