Subtract 10/35 from 35/48
35/48 - 10/35 is 149/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
10/35 = 10 × 48/35 × 48 = 480/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/1680 - 480/1680 = 1225 - 480/1680 = 745/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/336
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