Subtract 48/42 from 27/36
1st number: 27/36, 2nd number: 1 6/42
27/36 - 48/42 is -11/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
48/42 = 48 × 6/42 × 6 = 288/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/252 - 288/252 = 189 - 288/252 = -99/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/28
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