Subtract 10/48 from 21/24
21/24 - 10/48 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
21/24 = 21 × 2/24 × 2 = 42/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/48 - 10/48 = 42 - 10/48 = 32/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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