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Subtract 20/70 from 48/90

48/90 - 20/70 is 26/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/630 - 180/630 = 336 - 180/630 = 156/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/105

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