Subtract 48/18 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 2 12/18
4/35 - 48/18 is -268/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
48/18 = 48 × 35/18 × 35 = 1680/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/630 - 1680/630 = 72 - 1680/630 = -1608/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -268/105
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