Subtract 7/48 from 50/42
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 7/48
50/42 - 7/48 is 117/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/336 - 49/336 = 400 - 49/336 = 351/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/112
- In mixed form: 15/112
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