Subtract 42/48 from 49/18
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 42/48
49/18 - 42/48 is 133/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
49/18 = 49 × 8/18 × 8 = 392/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/144 - 126/144 = 392 - 126/144 = 266/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/72
- In mixed form: 161/72
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