Subtract 2/48 from 90/70
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 2/48
90/70 - 2/48 is 209/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
90/70 = 90 × 24/70 × 24 = 2160/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/1680 - 70/1680 = 2160 - 70/1680 = 2090/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/168
- In mixed form: 141/168
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