Subtract 35/9 from 10/48, Solve 10/48

Subtract 35/9 from 10/48

1^st number: 10/48, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

10/48 - 35/9 is -265/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/144 - 560/144 = 30 - 560/144 = -530/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -265/72

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