Subtract 6/48 from 70/7
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 6/48
70/7 - 6/48 is 79/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
70/7 = 70 × 48/7 × 48 = 3360/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/336 - 42/336 = 3360 - 42/336 = 3318/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/8
- In mixed form: 97/8
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