Subtract 27/48 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 27/48
35/14 - 27/48 is 31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
35/14 = 35 × 24/14 × 24 = 840/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/336 - 189/336 = 840 - 189/336 = 651/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
- In mixed form: 115/16
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