Subtract 3/48 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 3/48
70/5 - 3/48 is 223/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
70/5 = 70 × 48/5 × 48 = 3360/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/240 - 15/240 = 3360 - 15/240 = 3345/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/16
- In mixed form: 1315/16
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