Subtract 7/48 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 7/48
75/35 - 7/48 is 671/336.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 48/35 × 48 = 3600/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/1680 - 245/1680 = 3600 - 245/1680 = 3355/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/336
- In mixed form: 1335/336
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