Subtract 48/35 from 75/24
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 1 13/35
75/24 - 48/35 is 491/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
48/35 = 48 × 24/35 × 24 = 1152/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/840 - 1152/840 = 2625 - 1152/840 = 1473/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 491/280
- In mixed form: 1211/280
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