Subtract 18/48 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 18/48
42/28 - 18/48 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
42/28 = 42 × 12/28 × 12 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/336 - 126/336 = 504 - 126/336 = 378/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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