Subtract 48/12 from 3/42
1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 4 0/12
3/42 - 48/12 is -55/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
48/12 = 48 × 7/12 × 7 = 336/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/84 - 336/84 = 6 - 336/84 = -330/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/14
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