Subtract 27/48 from 45/42
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 27/48
45/42 - 27/48 is 57/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
45/42 = 45 × 8/42 × 8 = 360/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/336 - 189/336 = 360 - 189/336 = 171/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/112
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