Subtract 6/48 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 6/48
90/35 - 6/48 is 137/56.
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,
90/35 = 90 × 48/35 × 48 = 4320/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/1680 - 210/1680 = 4320 - 210/1680 = 4110/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/56
- In mixed form: 225/56
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