Subtract 42/48 from 35/49
35/49 - 42/48 is -9/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
35/49 = 35 × 48/49 × 48 = 1680/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/2352 - 2058/2352 = 1680 - 2058/2352 = -378/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/56
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