Subtract 1/45 from 42/48
42/48 - 1/45 is 307/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/720 - 16/720 = 630 - 16/720 = 614/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/360
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