Subtract 2/8 from 21/49
21/49 - 2/8 is 5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
21/49 = 21 × 8/49 × 8 = 168/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/392 - 98/392 = 168 - 98/392 = 70/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28
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