Subtract 20/48 from 4/35
4/35 - 20/48 is -127/420.
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,
4/35 = 4 × 48/35 × 48 = 192/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/1680 - 700/1680 = 192 - 700/1680 = -508/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/420
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/35-20/48 4/35-40/48 4/70-20/48 4/35-20/96 12/35-20/48 4/35-60/48 20/35-20/48 28/35-20/48