Subtract 10/70 from 8/48
8/48 - 10/70 is 1/42.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
10/70 = 10 × 24/70 × 24 = 240/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1680 - 240/1680 = 280 - 240/1680 = 40/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42
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