Subtract 25/42 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 25/42
70/48 - 25/42 is 145/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/336 - 200/336 = 490 - 200/336 = 290/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/168
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