Subtract 35/45 from 20/48
20/48 - 35/45 is -13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
20/48 = 20 × 15/48 × 15 = 300/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/720 - 560/720 = 300 - 560/720 = -260/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36
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