Subtract 48/56 from 10/35
10/35 - 48/56 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/280 - 240/280 = 80 - 240/280 = -160/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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