Subtract 1/48 from 16/21
16/21 - 1/48 is 83/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
16/21 = 16 × 16/21 × 16 = 256/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/336 - 7/336 = 256 - 7/336 = 249/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/112
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