Subtract 9/21 from 3/48
3/48 - 9/21 is -41/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
9/21 = 9 × 16/21 × 16 = 144/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/336 - 144/336 = 21 - 144/336 = -123/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/112
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