Subtract 1/48 from 35/40
35/40 - 1/48 is 41/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
35/40 = 35 × 6/40 × 6 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/240 - 5/240 = 210 - 5/240 = 205/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/48
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