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Subtract 4/35 from 5/48

5/48 - 4/35 is -17/1680.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    4/35 = 4 × 48/35 × 48 = 192/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/1680 - 192/1680 = 175 - 192/1680 = -17/1680

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