Subtract 48/35 from 35/21
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 1 13/35
35/21 - 48/35 is 31/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
35/21 = 35 × 5/21 × 5 = 175/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
48/35 = 48 × 3/35 × 3 = 144/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/105 - 144/105 = 175 - 144/105 = 31/105
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