Subtract 28/60 from 35/48
35/48 - 28/60 is 21/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/240 - 112/240 = 175 - 112/240 = 63/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/80
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