Subtract 2/70 from 60/48
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 2/70
60/48 - 2/70 is 171/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/1680 - 48/1680 = 2100 - 48/1680 = 2052/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/140
- In mixed form: 131/140
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