Subtract 28/49 from 35/48
35/48 - 28/49 is 53/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
35/48 = 35 × 49/48 × 49 = 1715/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
28/49 = 28 × 48/49 × 48 = 1344/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/2352 - 1344/2352 = 1715 - 1344/2352 = 371/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/336
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