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Subtract 15/35 from 16/48

16/48 - 15/35 is -2/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    16/48 = 16 × 35/48 × 35 = 560/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    15/35 = 15 × 48/35 × 48 = 720/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/1680 - 720/1680 = 560 - 720/1680 = -160/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/21

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