Subtract 6/35 from 48/60
48/60 - 6/35 is 22/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/420 - 72/420 = 336 - 72/420 = 264/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/35
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