Subtract 20/48 from 35/9, Solve 3 8/9

Subtract 20/48 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 20/48

35/9 - 20/48 is 125/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144
Subtract the two like fractions:
560/144 - 60/144 = 560 - 60/144 = 500/144
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/36
In mixed form: 317/36

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