Subtract 35/48 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 35/48
25/3 - 35/48 is 365/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
25/3 = 25 × 16/3 × 16 = 400/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/48 - 35/48 = 400 - 35/48 = 365/48 - In mixed form: 729/48
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