Subtract 36/48 from 25/21
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 36/48
25/21 - 36/48 is 37/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
25/21 = 25 × 16/21 × 16 = 400/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/336 - 252/336 = 400 - 252/336 = 148/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/84
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