Subtract 6/35 from 2/48
2/48 - 6/35 is -109/840.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
6/35 = 6 × 48/35 × 48 = 288/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/1680 - 288/1680 = 70 - 288/1680 = -218/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/840
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