Subtract 24/21 from 48/15
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 1 3/21
48/15 - 24/21 is 72/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
48/15 = 48 × 7/15 × 7 = 336/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
24/21 = 24 × 5/21 × 5 = 120/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/105 - 120/105 = 336 - 120/105 = 216/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
- In mixed form: 22/35
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