Subtract 75/35 from 32/48
1st number: 32/48, 2nd number: 2 5/35
32/48 - 75/35 is -31/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
32/48 = 32 × 35/48 × 35 = 1120/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
75/35 = 75 × 48/35 × 48 = 3600/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/1680 - 3600/1680 = 1120 - 3600/1680 = -2480/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/21
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