Subtract 24/70 from 8/48
8/48 - 24/70 is -37/210.
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,
24/70 = 24 × 24/70 × 24 = 576/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1680 - 576/1680 = 280 - 576/1680 = -296/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/210
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