Subtract 1/48 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 1/48
54/35 - 1/48 is 2557/1680.
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,
54/35 = 54 × 48/35 × 48 = 2592/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/1680 - 35/1680 = 2592 - 35/1680 = 2557/1680 - In mixed form: 1877/1680
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