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Subtract 15/24 from 48/35

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 15/24

48/35 - 15/24 is 209/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    48/35 = 48 × 24/35 × 24 = 1152/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1152/840 - 525/840 = 1152 - 525/840 = 627/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/280

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