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Subtract 1/48 from 42/27

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1/48

42/27 - 1/48 is 221/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    42/27 = 42 × 16/27 × 16 = 672/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    1/48 = 1 × 9/48 × 9 = 9/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/432 - 9/432 = 672 - 9/432 = 663/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/144
  6. In mixed form: 177/144

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