Subtract 2/70 from 80/48
1st number: 1 32/48, 2nd number: 2/70
80/48 - 2/70 is 172/105.
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,
80/48 = 80 × 35/48 × 35 = 2800/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/1680 - 48/1680 = 2800 - 48/1680 = 2752/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/105
- In mixed form: 167/105
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