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Subtract 14/48 from 35/3

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 14/48

35/3 - 14/48 is 91/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
  4. Subtract the two fractions:
    560/48 - 14/48 = 560 - 14/48 = 546/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/8
  6. In mixed form: 113/8

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