Subtract 5/48 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 5/48
42/7 - 5/48 is 283/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
42/7 = 42 × 48/7 × 48 = 2016/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/336 - 35/336 = 2016 - 35/336 = 1981/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/48
- In mixed form: 543/48
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