Subtract 35/48 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 35/48
16/4 - 35/48 is 157/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
16/4 = 16 × 12/4 × 12 = 192/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/48 - 35/48 = 192 - 35/48 = 157/48 - In mixed form: 313/48
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