Subtract 21/63 from 2/48
2/48 - 21/63 is -7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
2/48 = 2 × 21/48 × 21 = 42/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
21/63 = 21 × 16/63 × 16 = 336/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/1008 - 336/1008 = 42 - 336/1008 = -294/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/24
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