Subtract 24/42 from 3/48
3/48 - 24/42 is -57/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/336 - 192/336 = 21 - 192/336 = -171/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/112
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