Subtract 12/48 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 12/48
70/21 - 12/48 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
70/21 = 70 × 16/21 × 16 = 1120/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/336 - 84/336 = 1120 - 84/336 = 1036/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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