Subtract 9/70 from 63/48
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 9/70
63/48 - 9/70 is 663/560.
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,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
9/70 = 9 × 24/70 × 24 = 216/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1680 - 216/1680 = 2205 - 216/1680 = 1989/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 663/560
- In mixed form: 1103/560
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