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Subtract 1/54 from 42/48

42/48 - 1/54 is 185/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    1/54 = 1 × 8/54 × 8 = 8/432
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/432 - 8/432 = 378 - 8/432 = 370/432
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/216

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