Subtract 12/80 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 12/80
70/48 - 12/80 is 157/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/240 - 36/240 = 350 - 36/240 = 314/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/120
- In mixed form: 137/120
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