Subtract 3/48 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 3/48
72/35 - 3/48 is 1117/560.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 48/35 × 48 = 3456/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3456/1680 - 105/1680 = 3456 - 105/1680 = 3351/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1117/560
- In mixed form: 1557/560
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