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Subtract 7/20 from 70/48

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 7/20

70/48 - 7/20 is 133/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 20 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    7/20 = 7 × 12/20 × 12 = 84/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/240 - 84/240 = 350 - 84/240 = 266/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/120
  6. In mixed form: 113/120

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