Subtract 21/48 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 21/48
70/30 - 21/48 is 91/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 105/240 = 560 - 105/240 = 455/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/48
- In mixed form: 143/48
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