Subtract 42/48 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 42/48
27/15 - 42/48 is 37/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/240 - 210/240 = 432 - 210/240 = 222/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/40
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