Subtract 4/48 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 4/48
70/9 - 4/48 is 277/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
70/9 = 70 × 16/9 × 16 = 1120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/144 - 12/144 = 1120 - 12/144 = 1108/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 277/36
- In mixed form: 725/36
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