Subtract 20/48 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 20/48
35/2 - 20/48 is 205/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
35/2 = 35 × 24/2 × 24 = 840/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/48 - 20/48 = 840 - 20/48 = 820/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/12
- In mixed form: 171/12
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