Subtract 48/45 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 1 3/45
70/7 - 48/45 is 134/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
48/45 = 48 × 7/45 × 7 = 336/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/315 - 336/315 = 3150 - 336/315 = 2814/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 134/15
- In mixed form: 814/15
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