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Subtract 3/48 from 35/32

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 3/48

35/32 - 3/48 is 33/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 48 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    35/32 = 35 × 3/32 × 3 = 105/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    3/48 = 3 × 2/48 × 2 = 6/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/96 - 6/96 = 105 - 6/96 = 99/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/32
  6. In mixed form: 11/32

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