Subtract 15/28 from 35/48
35/48 - 15/28 is 65/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
15/28 = 15 × 12/28 × 12 = 180/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/336 - 180/336 = 245 - 180/336 = 65/336
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