Subtract 7/48 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 7/48
42/21 - 7/48 is 89/48.
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,
42/21 = 42 × 16/21 × 16 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/336 - 49/336 = 672 - 49/336 = 623/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/48
- In mixed form: 141/48
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