Subtract 7/48 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 7/48
42/8 - 7/48 is 245/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
42/8 = 42 × 6/8 × 6 = 252/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/48 - 7/48 = 252 - 7/48 = 245/48 - In mixed form: 55/48
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