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Subtract 48/36 from 15/42

1st number: 15/42, 2nd number: 1 12/36

15/42 - 48/36 is -41/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    15/42 = 15 × 6/42 × 6 = 90/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/252 - 336/252 = 90 - 336/252 = -246/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/42

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