Subtract 9/48 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 9/48
21/4 - 9/48 is 81/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
21/4 = 21 × 12/4 × 12 = 252/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/48 - 9/48 = 252 - 9/48 = 243/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
- In mixed form: 51/16
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