Subtract 35/7 from 30/48, Solve 30/48

Subtract 35/7 from 30/48

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

30/48 - 35/7 is -35/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/336 - 1680/336 = 210 - 1680/336 = -1470/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/8

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