Answers

Subtract 8/48 from 1/42

1/42 - 8/48 is -1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   1/42 = 1 × 8/42 × 8 = 8/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/336 - 56/336 = 8 - 56/336 = -48/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7

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