Subtract 15/48 from 42/14
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 15/48
42/14 - 15/48 is 43/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
42/14 = 42 × 24/14 × 24 = 1008/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/336 - 105/336 = 1008 - 105/336 = 903/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/16
- In mixed form: 211/16
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