Subtract 1/21 from 2/48
2/48 - 1/21 is -1/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
1/21 = 1 × 16/21 × 16 = 16/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/336 - 16/336 = 14 - 16/336 = -2/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/168
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