Subtract 4/35 from 9/48
9/48 - 4/35 is 41/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
4/35 = 4 × 48/35 × 48 = 192/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/1680 - 192/1680 = 315 - 192/1680 = 123/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/560
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