Subtract 14/48 from 60/35
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 14/48
60/35 - 14/48 is 239/168.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 48/35 × 48 = 2880/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/1680 - 490/1680 = 2880 - 490/1680 = 2390/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/168
- In mixed form: 171/168
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