Subtract 3/48 from 75/42
1st number: 1 33/42, 2nd number: 3/48
75/42 - 3/48 is 193/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
75/42 = 75 × 8/42 × 8 = 600/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/336 - 21/336 = 600 - 21/336 = 579/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/112
- In mixed form: 181/112
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