Subtract 48/42 from 15/16
1st number: 15/16, 2nd number: 1 6/42
15/16 - 48/42 is -23/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
48/42 = 48 × 8/42 × 8 = 384/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/336 - 384/336 = 315 - 384/336 = -69/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/112
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