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Subtract 3/48 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 3/48

70/12 - 3/48 is 277/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/48 - 3/48 = 280 - 3/48 = 277/48
  5. In mixed form: 537/48

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