Subtract 14/60 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 14/60
70/48 - 14/60 is 49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/240 - 56/240 = 350 - 56/240 = 294/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
- In mixed form: 19/40
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