Subtract 14/6 from 42/48
1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 2 2/6
42/48 - 14/6 is -35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/48 - 112/48 = 42 - 112/48 = -70/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24
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