Subtract 70/48 from 7/30
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 22/48
7/30 - 70/48 is -49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/240 - 350/240 = 56 - 350/240 = -294/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/40
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