Subtract 48/70 from 60/4
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 48/70
60/4 - 48/70 is 501/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
48/70 = 48 × 2/70 × 2 = 96/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/140 - 96/140 = 2100 - 96/140 = 2004/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 501/35
- In mixed form: 1411/35
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