Answers

Subtract 60/48 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

70/27 - 60/48 is 145/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/432 - 540/432 = 1120 - 540/432 = 580/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/108
6. In mixed form: 137/108

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁷⁰/₅₄-⁶⁰/₄₈ ⁷⁰/₂₇-⁶⁰/₉₆ ⁷⁰/₈₁-⁶⁰/₄₈

Subtract Fractions Calculator