Subtract 4/48 from 42/35
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 4/48
42/35 - 4/48 is 67/60.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 48/35 × 48 = 2016/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
4/48 = 4 × 35/48 × 35 = 140/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/1680 - 140/1680 = 2016 - 140/1680 = 1876/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
- In mixed form: 17/60
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