Subtract 10/48 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 10/48
70/10 - 10/48 is 163/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
70/10 = 70 × 24/10 × 24 = 1680/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/240 - 50/240 = 1680 - 50/240 = 1630/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/24
- In mixed form: 619/24
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