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Subtract 15/35 from 48/8

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 15/35

48/8 - 15/35 is 39/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    48/8 = 48 × 35/8 × 35 = 1680/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/280 - 120/280 = 1680 - 120/280 = 1560/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/7
  6. In mixed form: 54/7

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