Subtract 10/35 from 49/48
1st number: 1 1/48, 2nd number: 10/35
49/48 - 10/35 is 247/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
49/48 = 49 × 35/48 × 35 = 1715/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
10/35 = 10 × 48/35 × 48 = 480/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/1680 - 480/1680 = 1715 - 480/1680 = 1235/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/336
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