Subtract 48/35 from 45/42
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 1 13/35
45/42 - 48/35 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/210 - 288/210 = 225 - 288/210 = -63/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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