Subtract 21/7 from 2/48
1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 3 0/7
2/48 - 21/7 is -71/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 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 7 × 48 = 336,
21/7 = 21 × 48/7 × 48 = 1008/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/336 - 1008/336 = 14 - 1008/336 = -994/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/24
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