Subtract 21/48 from 2/7
2/7 - 21/48 is -17/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
2/7 = 2 × 48/7 × 48 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/336 - 147/336 = 96 - 147/336 = -51/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/112
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