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Subtract 4/48 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 4/48

35/5 - 4/48 is 83/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    35/5 = 35 × 48/5 × 48 = 1680/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/240 - 20/240 = 1680 - 20/240 = 1660/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/12
  6. In mixed form: 611/12

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