Subtract 9/48 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 9/48
70/12 - 9/48 is 271/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/48 - 9/48 = 280 - 9/48 = 271/48 - In mixed form: 531/48
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