Subtract 2/42 from 63/48
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 2/42
63/48 - 2/42 is 425/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/336 - 16/336 = 441 - 16/336 = 425/336 - In mixed form: 189/336
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