Subtract 10/48 from 2/35
2/35 - 10/48 is -127/840.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 48/35 × 48 = 96/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/1680 - 350/1680 = 96 - 350/1680 = -254/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/840
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