Subtract 15/42 from 48/18
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 15/42
48/18 - 15/42 is 97/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
48/18 = 48 × 7/18 × 7 = 336/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
15/42 = 15 × 3/42 × 3 = 45/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/126 - 45/126 = 336 - 45/126 = 291/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/42
- In mixed form: 213/42
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