Subtract 1/70 from 75/48
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 1/70
75/48 - 1/70 is 867/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
75/48 = 75 × 35/48 × 35 = 2625/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/1680 - 24/1680 = 2625 - 24/1680 = 2601/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 867/560
- In mixed form: 1307/560
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