Subtract 42/48 from 4/6
4/6 - 42/48 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
4/6 = 4 × 8/6 × 8 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/48 - 42/48 = 32 - 42/48 = -10/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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