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Subtract 7/48 from 1/35

1/35 - 7/48 is -197/1680.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/1680 - 245/1680 = 48 - 245/1680 = -197/1680

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