Subtract 28/48 from 18/35
18/35 - 28/48 is -29/420.
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,
18/35 = 18 × 48/35 × 48 = 864/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/1680 - 980/1680 = 864 - 980/1680 = -116/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/420
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