Subtract 42/48 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 42/48
10/8 - 42/48 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
10/8 = 10 × 6/8 × 6 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/48 - 42/48 = 60 - 42/48 = 18/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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