Subtract 4/48 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 4/48
35/25 - 4/48 is 79/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
35/25 = 35 × 48/25 × 48 = 1680/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
4/48 = 4 × 25/48 × 25 = 100/1200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/1200 - 100/1200 = 1680 - 100/1200 = 1580/1200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
- In mixed form: 119/60
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