Subtract 54/35 from 18/48
1st number: 18/48, 2nd number: 1 19/35
18/48 - 54/35 is -327/280.
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,
54/35 = 54 × 48/35 × 48 = 2592/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1680 - 2592/1680 = 630 - 2592/1680 = -1962/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -327/280
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