Subtract 48/70 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 48/70
60/36 - 48/70 is 103/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
60/36 = 60 × 35/36 × 35 = 2100/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
48/70 = 48 × 18/70 × 18 = 864/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/1260 - 864/1260 = 2100 - 864/1260 = 1236/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/105
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