Subtract 48/45 from 4/42
1st number: 4/42, 2nd number: 1 3/45
4/42 - 48/45 is -34/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
4/42 = 4 × 15/42 × 15 = 60/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/630 - 672/630 = 60 - 672/630 = -612/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/35
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