Subtract 16/49 from 2/21
2/21 - 16/49 is -34/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
2/21 = 2 × 7/21 × 7 = 14/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
16/49 = 16 × 3/49 × 3 = 48/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/147 - 48/147 = 14 - 48/147 = -34/147
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