Subtract 60/48 from 1/42
1st number: 1/42, 2nd number: 1 12/48
1/42 - 60/48 is -103/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
1/42 = 1 × 8/42 × 8 = 8/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/336 - 420/336 = 8 - 420/336 = -412/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/84
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