Subtract 60/35 from 48/6
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 1 25/35
48/6 - 60/35 is 44/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
48/6 = 48 × 35/6 × 35 = 1680/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
60/35 = 60 × 6/35 × 6 = 360/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/210 - 360/210 = 1680 - 360/210 = 1320/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/7
- In mixed form: 62/7
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