Subtract 21/56 from 16/48
16/48 - 21/56 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
21/56 = 21 × 6/56 × 6 = 126/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/336 - 126/336 = 112 - 126/336 = -14/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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