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Subtract 6/48 from 3/35

3/35 - 6/48 is -11/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/1680 - 210/1680 = 144 - 210/1680 = -66/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/280

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