Subtract 35/54 from 35/48
35/48 - 35/54 is 35/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
35/48 = 35 × 9/48 × 9 = 315/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/432 - 280/432 = 315 - 280/432 = 35/432
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