Subtract 48/42 from 3/45
1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 1 6/42
3/45 - 48/42 is -113/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
48/42 = 48 × 15/42 × 15 = 720/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/630 - 720/630 = 42 - 720/630 = -678/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/105
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