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Subtract 1/48 from 2/42

2/42 - 1/48 is 3/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/336 - 7/336 = 16 - 7/336 = 9/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/112

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