Subtract 27/48 from 35/7
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 27/48
35/7 - 27/48 is 71/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/336 - 189/336 = 1680 - 189/336 = 1491/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/16
- In mixed form: 47/16
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