Subtract 45/48 from 36/35
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 45/48
36/35 - 45/48 is 51/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
36/35 = 36 × 48/35 × 48 = 1728/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
45/48 = 45 × 35/48 × 35 = 1575/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/1680 - 1575/1680 = 1728 - 1575/1680 = 153/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/560
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