Subtract 10/35 from 20/48
20/48 - 10/35 is 11/84.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
10/35 = 10 × 48/35 × 48 = 480/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1680 - 480/1680 = 700 - 480/1680 = 220/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/84
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