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Subtract 35/48 from 7/5

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 35/48

7/5 - 35/48 is 161/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    7/5 = 7 × 48/5 × 48 = 336/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/240 - 175/240 = 336 - 175/240 = 161/240

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