Subtract 28/35 from 18/48
18/48 - 28/35 is -17/40.
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,
18/48 = 18 × 35/48 × 35 = 630/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
28/35 = 28 × 48/35 × 48 = 1344/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1680 - 1344/1680 = 630 - 1344/1680 = -714/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/40
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