Subtract 20/48 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 20/48
35/18 - 20/48 is 55/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/144 - 60/144 = 280 - 60/144 = 220/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/36
- In mixed form: 119/36
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