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Subtract 5/48 from 35/20

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 5/48

35/20 - 5/48 is 79/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    35/20 = 35 × 12/20 × 12 = 420/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/240 - 25/240 = 420 - 25/240 = 395/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/48
  6. In mixed form: 131/48

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