Subtract 42/27 from 6/48
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 15/27
6/48 - 42/27 is -103/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
6/48 = 6 × 9/48 × 9 = 54/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
42/27 = 42 × 16/27 × 16 = 672/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/432 - 672/432 = 54 - 672/432 = -618/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/72
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