Subtract 48/96 from 7/42
7/42 - 48/96 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
7/42 = 7 × 16/42 × 16 = 112/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
48/96 = 48 × 7/96 × 7 = 336/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/672 - 336/672 = 112 - 336/672 = -224/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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