Subtract 35/48 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 35/48
45/27 - 35/48 is 15/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
45/27 = 45 × 16/27 × 16 = 720/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
35/48 = 35 × 9/48 × 9 = 315/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/432 - 315/432 = 720 - 315/432 = 405/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16
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