Subtract 20/48 from 54/35
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 20/48
54/35 - 20/48 is 473/420.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/1680 - 700/1680 = 2592 - 700/1680 = 1892/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 473/420
- In mixed form: 153/420
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