Answers

Subtract 15/30 from 48/21

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 15/30

48/21 - 15/30 is 25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   48/21 = 48 × 10/21 × 10 = 480/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/210 - 105/210 = 480 - 105/210 = 375/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
6. In mixed form: 111/14

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