Subtract 70/35 from 70/48
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 2 0/35
70/48 - 70/35 is -13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 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 35 × 48 = 1680,
70/35 = 70 × 48/35 × 48 = 3360/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1680 - 3360/1680 = 2450 - 3360/1680 = -910/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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