Subtract 48/28 from 4/21
1st number: 4/21, 2nd number: 1 20/28
4/21 - 48/28 is -32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
4/21 = 4 × 4/21 × 4 = 16/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
48/28 = 48 × 3/28 × 3 = 144/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/84 - 144/84 = 16 - 144/84 = -128/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/21
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