Subtract 1/42 from 15/48
15/48 - 1/42 is 97/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
1/42 = 1 × 8/42 × 8 = 8/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/336 - 8/336 = 105 - 8/336 = 97/336
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