Subtract 18/48 from 70/49
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 18/48
70/49 - 18/48 is 59/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
70/49 = 70 × 48/49 × 48 = 3360/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
18/48 = 18 × 49/48 × 49 = 882/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/2352 - 882/2352 = 3360 - 882/2352 = 2478/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/56
- In mixed form: 13/56
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