Subtract 2/48 from 24/35
24/35 - 2/48 is 541/840.
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,
24/35 = 24 × 48/35 × 48 = 1152/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/1680 - 70/1680 = 1152 - 70/1680 = 1082/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 541/840
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