Subtract 40/35 from 20/48
1st number: 20/48, 2nd number: 1 5/35
20/48 - 40/35 is -61/84.
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,
40/35 = 40 × 48/35 × 48 = 1920/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1680 - 1920/1680 = 700 - 1920/1680 = -1220/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/84
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