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Subtract 98/48 from 80/70

1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 2 2/48

80/70 - 98/48 is -151/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    80/70 = 80 × 24/70 × 24 = 1920/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    98/48 = 98 × 35/48 × 35 = 3430/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1920/1680 - 3430/1680 = 1920 - 3430/1680 = -1510/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/168

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