Subtract 10/48 from 72/70
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 10/48
72/70 - 10/48 is 689/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
72/70 = 72 × 24/70 × 24 = 1728/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/1680 - 350/1680 = 1728 - 350/1680 = 1378/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 689/840
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