Subtract 2/48 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2/48
35/30 - 2/48 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/240 - 10/240 = 280 - 10/240 = 270/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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