Subtract 2/48 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 2/48
21/15 - 2/48 is 163/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
21/15 = 21 × 16/15 × 16 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/240 - 10/240 = 336 - 10/240 = 326/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/120
- In mixed form: 143/120
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