Subtract 4/48 from 32/35
32/35 - 4/48 is 349/420.
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,
32/35 = 32 × 48/35 × 48 = 1536/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
4/48 = 4 × 35/48 × 35 = 140/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/1680 - 140/1680 = 1536 - 140/1680 = 1396/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 349/420
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