Subtract 18/35 from 54/48
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 18/35
54/48 - 18/35 is 171/280.
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,
54/48 = 54 × 35/48 × 35 = 1890/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
18/35 = 18 × 48/35 × 48 = 864/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/1680 - 864/1680 = 1890 - 864/1680 = 1026/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/280
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