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Subtract 1/80 from 35/48

35/48 - 1/80 is 43/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/240 - 3/240 = 175 - 3/240 = 172/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/60

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