Subtract 15/84 from 48/21
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 15/84
48/21 - 15/84 is 59/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
48/21 = 48 × 4/21 × 4 = 192/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/84 - 15/84 = 192 - 15/84 = 177/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/28
- In mixed form: 23/28
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