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Subtract 35/49 from 10/48

10/48 - 35/49 is -85/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    10/48 = 10 × 49/48 × 49 = 490/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    35/49 = 35 × 48/49 × 48 = 1680/2352
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/2352 - 1680/2352 = 490 - 1680/2352 = -1190/2352
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/168

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