Subtract 5/35 from 63/48
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 5/35
63/48 - 5/35 is 131/112.
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,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/1680 - 240/1680 = 2205 - 240/1680 = 1965/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/112
- In mixed form: 119/112
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