Subtract 5/16 from 48/35
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 5/16
48/35 - 5/16 is 593/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
48/35 = 48 × 16/35 × 16 = 768/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/560 - 175/560 = 768 - 175/560 = 593/560 - In mixed form: 133/560
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