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Subtract 5/48 from 35/45

35/45 - 5/48 is 97/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/720 - 75/720 = 560 - 75/720 = 485/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/144

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