Subtract 21/35 from 48/4
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 21/35
48/4 - 21/35 is 57/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
48/4 = 48 × 35/4 × 35 = 1680/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/140 - 84/140 = 1680 - 84/140 = 1596/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/5
- In mixed form: 112/5
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