Subtract 21/80 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 21/80
70/48 - 21/80 is 287/240.
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,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/240 - 63/240 = 350 - 63/240 = 287/240 - In mixed form: 147/240
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