Subtract 2/35 from 48/30
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 2/35
48/30 - 2/35 is 54/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/210 - 12/210 = 336 - 12/210 = 324/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
- In mixed form: 119/35
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