Answers

Subtract 48/42 from 15/28

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

15/28 - 48/42 is -17/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   48/42 = 48 × 2/42 × 2 = 96/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/84 - 96/84 = 45 - 96/84 = -51/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/28

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