Subtract 2/48 from 63/35
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 2/48
63/35 - 2/48 is 211/120.
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,
63/35 = 63 × 48/35 × 48 = 3024/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/1680 - 70/1680 = 3024 - 70/1680 = 2954/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/120
- In mixed form: 191/120
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