Subtract 49/48 from 21/36
1st number: 21/36, 2nd number: 1 1/48
21/36 - 49/48 is -7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
21/36 = 21 × 4/36 × 4 = 84/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/144 - 147/144 = 84 - 147/144 = -63/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16
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