Subtract 48/5 from 6/42
1st number: 6/42, 2nd number: 9 3/5
6/42 - 48/5 is -331/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
48/5 = 48 × 42/5 × 42 = 2016/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/210 - 2016/210 = 30 - 2016/210 = -1986/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -331/35
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