Subtract 2/70 from 7/48
7/48 - 2/70 is 197/1680.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1680 - 48/1680 = 245 - 48/1680 = 197/1680
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