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Subtract 4/70 from 8/48

8/48 - 4/70 is 23/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    4/70 = 4 × 24/70 × 24 = 96/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/1680 - 96/1680 = 280 - 96/1680 = 184/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/210

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