Subtract 84/48 from 6/35
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 1 36/48
6/35 - 84/48 is -221/140.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 48/35 × 48 = 288/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/1680 - 2940/1680 = 288 - 2940/1680 = -2652/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/140
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