Subtract 20/70 from 84/48
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 20/70
84/48 - 20/70 is 41/28.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 24/70 × 24 = 480/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1680 - 480/1680 = 2940 - 480/1680 = 2460/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/28
- In mixed form: 113/28
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