Subtract 1/48 from 42/32
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 1/48
42/32 - 1/48 is 31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
1/48 = 1 × 2/48 × 2 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/96 - 2/96 = 126 - 2/96 = 124/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
- In mixed form: 17/24
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