Subtract 2/70 from 8/48, Solve 8/48

Subtract 2/70 from 8/48

8/48 - 2/70 is 29/210.

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,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1680 - 48/1680 = 280 - 48/1680 = 232/1680
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/210

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