Subtract 40/48 from 5/35
5/35 - 40/48 is -29/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
40/48 = 40 × 35/48 × 35 = 1400/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1680 - 1400/1680 = 240 - 1400/1680 = -1160/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/42
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