Subtract 24/49 from 21/48
21/48 - 24/49 is -41/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
21/48 = 21 × 49/48 × 49 = 1029/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
24/49 = 24 × 48/49 × 48 = 1152/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/2352 - 1152/2352 = 1029 - 1152/2352 = -123/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/784
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