Subtract 70/48 from 90/80
1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 1 22/48
90/80 - 70/48 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/240 - 350/240 = 270 - 350/240 = -80/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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