Subtract 12/70 from 84/48
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 12/70
84/48 - 12/70 is 221/140.
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,
84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
12/70 = 12 × 24/70 × 24 = 288/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1680 - 288/1680 = 2940 - 288/1680 = 2652/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/140
- In mixed form: 181/140
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