Subtract 75/35 from 8/48, Solve 8/48

Subtract 75/35 from 8/48

1^st number: 8/48, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

8/48 - 75/35 is -83/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
75/35 = 75 × 48/35 × 48 = 3600/1680
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1680 - 3600/1680 = 280 - 3600/1680 = -3320/1680
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/42

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