Subtract 8/35 from 10/48
10/48 - 8/35 is -17/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
8/35 = 8 × 48/35 × 48 = 384/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1680 - 384/1680 = 350 - 384/1680 = -34/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/840
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