Subtract 48/5 from 2/21
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 9 3/5
2/21 - 48/5 is -998/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
48/5 = 48 × 21/5 × 21 = 1008/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/105 - 1008/105 = 10 - 1008/105 = -998/105
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