Subtract 3/42 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 3/42
70/48 - 3/42 is 233/168.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/336 - 24/336 = 490 - 24/336 = 466/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/168
- In mixed form: 165/168
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