Subtract 48/70 from 90/20
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 48/70
90/20 - 48/70 is 267/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
90/20 = 90 × 7/20 × 7 = 630/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
48/70 = 48 × 2/70 × 2 = 96/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/140 - 96/140 = 630 - 96/140 = 534/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/70
- In mixed form: 357/70
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