Subtract 63/48 from 7/70
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 15/48
7/70 - 63/48 is -97/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
7/70 = 7 × 24/70 × 24 = 168/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/1680 - 2205/1680 = 168 - 2205/1680 = -2037/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/80
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