Subtract 96/36 from 42/48
1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 2 24/36
42/48 - 96/36 is -43/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
96/36 = 96 × 4/36 × 4 = 384/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/144 - 384/144 = 126 - 384/144 = -258/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/24
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