Answers

Subtract 21/8 from 21/48

1^st number: 21/48, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

21/48 - 21/8 is -35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   21/8 = 21 × 6/8 × 6 = 126/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/48 - 126/48 = 21 - 126/48 = -105/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/16

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