Subtract 20/48 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 20/48
35/5 - 20/48 is 79/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
35/5 = 35 × 48/5 × 48 = 1680/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/240 - 100/240 = 1680 - 100/240 = 1580/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/12
- In mixed form: 67/12
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