Subtract 21/48 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 21/48
27/2 - 21/48 is 209/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
27/2 = 27 × 24/2 × 24 = 648/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/48 - 21/48 = 648 - 21/48 = 627/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/16
- In mixed form: 131/16
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