Subtract 2/48 from 21/81
21/81 - 2/48 is 47/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
21/81 = 21 × 16/81 × 16 = 336/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
2/48 = 2 × 27/48 × 27 = 54/1296 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/1296 - 54/1296 = 336 - 54/1296 = 282/1296 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/216
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