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Subtract 1/48 from 21/9

1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 1/48

21/9 - 1/48 is 37/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    21/9 = 21 × 16/9 × 16 = 336/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    336/144 - 3/144 = 336 - 3/144 = 333/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
  6. In mixed form: 25/16

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