Subtract 15/48 from 3/35
3/35 - 15/48 is -127/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/1680 - 525/1680 = 144 - 525/1680 = -381/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/560
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