Subtract 5/20 from 48/35
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 5/20
48/35 - 5/20 is 157/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/140 - 35/140 = 192 - 35/140 = 157/140 - In mixed form: 117/140
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