Subtract 63/48 from 8/35
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 15/48
8/35 - 63/48 is -607/560.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 48/35 × 48 = 384/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/1680 - 2205/1680 = 384 - 2205/1680 = -1821/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -607/560
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