Subtract 70/48 from 60/75
1st number: 60/75, 2nd number: 1 22/48
60/75 - 70/48 is -79/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
60/75 = 60 × 16/75 × 16 = 960/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
70/48 = 70 × 25/48 × 25 = 1750/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/1200 - 1750/1200 = 960 - 1750/1200 = -790/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/120
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