Subtract 2/48 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2/48
42/9 - 2/48 is 37/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/144 - 6/144 = 672 - 6/144 = 666/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/8
- In mixed form: 45/8
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