Subtract 48/28 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 20/28
9/35 - 48/28 is -51/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/140 - 240/140 = 36 - 240/140 = -204/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/35
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