Subtract 35/48 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 35/48
35/12 - 35/48 is 35/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
35/12 = 35 × 4/12 × 4 = 140/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/48 - 35/48 = 140 - 35/48 = 105/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
- In mixed form: 23/16
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