Subtract 7/48 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 7/48
35/6 - 7/48 is 91/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
35/6 = 35 × 8/6 × 8 = 280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/48 - 7/48 = 280 - 7/48 = 273/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/16
- In mixed form: 511/16
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