Subtract 27/70 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 27/70
70/48 - 27/70 is 901/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
27/70 = 27 × 24/70 × 24 = 648/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1680 - 648/1680 = 2450 - 648/1680 = 1802/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 901/840
- In mixed form: 161/840
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