Subtract 16/48 from 20/35
20/35 - 16/48 is 5/21.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 48/35 × 48 = 960/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
16/48 = 16 × 35/48 × 35 = 560/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/1680 - 560/1680 = 960 - 560/1680 = 400/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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