Subtract 7/48 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 7/48
42/30 - 7/48 is 301/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
42/30 = 42 × 8/30 × 8 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/240 - 35/240 = 336 - 35/240 = 301/240 - In mixed form: 161/240
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