Subtract 48/10 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 4 8/10
35/6 - 48/10 is 31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
48/10 = 48 × 3/10 × 3 = 144/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/30 - 144/30 = 175 - 144/30 = 31/30 - In mixed form: 11/30
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