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Subtract 15/48 from 70/5

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 15/48

70/5 - 15/48 is 219/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    70/5 = 70 × 48/5 × 48 = 3360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3360/240 - 75/240 = 3360 - 75/240 = 3285/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/16
  6. In mixed form: 1311/16

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