Subtract 70/20 from 48/9
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 3 10/20
48/9 - 70/20 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/180 - 630/180 = 960 - 630/180 = 330/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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