Subtract 48/70 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 48/70
63/4 - 48/70 is 2109/140.
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,
63/4 = 63 × 35/4 × 35 = 2205/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
48/70 = 48 × 2/70 × 2 = 96/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/140 - 96/140 = 2205 - 96/140 = 2109/140 - In mixed form: 159/140
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