Subtract 20/48 from 12/35
12/35 - 20/48 is -31/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
12/35 = 12 × 48/35 × 48 = 576/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/1680 - 700/1680 = 576 - 700/1680 = -124/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/420
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