Subtract 48/84 from 10/35
10/35 - 48/84 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/420 - 240/420 = 120 - 240/420 = -120/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/35-48/84 10/35-96/84 10/70-48/84 30/35-48/84 50/35-48/84 70/35-48/84