Subtract 15/35 from 48/16
1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 15/35
48/16 - 15/35 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
48/16 = 48 × 35/16 × 35 = 1680/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/560 - 240/560 = 1680 - 240/560 = 1440/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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