Subtract 48/35 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 1 13/35
20/4 - 48/35 is 127/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/140 - 192/140 = 700 - 192/140 = 508/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/35
- In mixed form: 322/35
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