Subtract 28/70 from 70/48, Solve 1 22/48

Subtract 28/70 from 70/48

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 28/70

70/48 - 28/70 is 127/120.

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,
28/70 = 28 × 24/70 × 24 = 672/1680
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1680 - 672/1680 = 2450 - 672/1680 = 1778/1680
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/120
In mixed form: 17/120

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