Subtract 5/18 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 5/18
70/48 - 5/18 is 85/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
70/48 = 70 × 3/48 × 3 = 210/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
5/18 = 5 × 8/18 × 8 = 40/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/144 - 40/144 = 210 - 40/144 = 170/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/72
- In mixed form: 113/72
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