Subtract 48/21 from 2/5
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 2 6/21
2/5 - 48/21 is -66/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
2/5 = 2 × 21/5 × 21 = 42/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
48/21 = 48 × 5/21 × 5 = 240/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/105 - 240/105 = 42 - 240/105 = -198/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -66/35
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