Answers

Subtract 80/21 from 35/48

1^st number: 35/48, 2^nd number: 3 17/21

35/48 - 80/21 is -345/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   80/21 = 80 × 16/21 × 16 = 1280/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/336 - 1280/336 = 245 - 1280/336 = -1035/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -345/112

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