Answers

Subtract 21/35 from 48/20

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 21/35

48/20 - 21/35 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/140 - 84/140 = 336 - 84/140 = 252/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
6. In mixed form: 14/5

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