Subtract 45/42 from 48/5, Solve 9 3/5

Subtract 45/42 from 48/5

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

48/5 - 45/42 is 597/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
48/5 = 48 × 42/5 × 42 = 2016/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/210 - 225/210 = 2016 - 225/210 = 1791/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 597/70
In mixed form: 837/70

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