Subtract 30/48 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 30/48
42/7 - 30/48 is 43/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
42/7 = 42 × 48/7 × 48 = 2016/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/336 - 210/336 = 2016 - 210/336 = 1806/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/8
- In mixed form: 53/8
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