Subtract 8/42 from 4/48
4/48 - 8/42 is -3/28.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
8/42 = 8 × 8/42 × 8 = 64/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/336 - 64/336 = 28 - 64/336 = -36/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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