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Subtract 7/48 from 70/27

1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 7/48

70/27 - 7/48 is 1057/432.

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,
    7/48 = 7 × 9/48 × 9 = 63/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/432 - 63/432 = 1120 - 63/432 = 1057/432
  5. In mixed form: 2193/432

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