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Subtract 1/48 from 42/16

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 1/48

42/16 - 1/48 is 125/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/48 - 1/48 = 126 - 1/48 = 125/48
  5. In mixed form: 229/48

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