Answers

Subtract 15/30 from 48/42

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 15/30

48/42 - 15/30 is 9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/210 - 105/210 = 240 - 105/210 = 135/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14

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