Subtract 48/7 from 1/42
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 6 6/7
1/42 - 48/7 is -41/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
48/7 = 48 × 6/7 × 6 = 288/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/42 - 288/42 = 1 - 288/42 = -287/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/6
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