Subtract 35/7 from 40/48
1st number: 40/48, 2nd number: 5 0/7
40/48 - 35/7 is -25/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/336 - 1680/336 = 280 - 1680/336 = -1400/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/6
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