Subtract 10/48 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 10/48
35/15 - 10/48 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
35/15 = 35 × 16/15 × 16 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/240 - 50/240 = 560 - 50/240 = 510/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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