Subtract 1/8 from 48/35
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 1/8
48/35 - 1/8 is 349/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
48/35 = 48 × 8/35 × 8 = 384/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/280 - 35/280 = 384 - 35/280 = 349/280 - In mixed form: 169/280
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