Subtract 42/48 from 6/10
6/10 - 42/48 is -11/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
6/10 = 6 × 24/10 × 24 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/240 - 210/240 = 144 - 210/240 = -66/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/40
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