Subtract 21/48 from 36/2
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 21/48
36/2 - 21/48 is 281/16.
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,
36/2 = 36 × 24/2 × 24 = 864/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/48 - 21/48 = 864 - 21/48 = 843/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/16
- In mixed form: 179/16
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