Subtract 49/48 from 32/42
1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 1 1/48
32/42 - 49/48 is -29/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
32/42 = 32 × 8/42 × 8 = 256/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
49/48 = 49 × 7/48 × 7 = 343/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/336 - 343/336 = 256 - 343/336 = -87/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/112
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