Subtract 8/48 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 8/48
30/21 - 8/48 is 53/42.
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,
30/21 = 30 × 16/21 × 16 = 480/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/336 - 56/336 = 480 - 56/336 = 424/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/42
- In mixed form: 111/42
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