Subtract 5/48 from 48/21
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 5/48
48/21 - 5/48 is 733/336.
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,
48/21 = 48 × 16/21 × 16 = 768/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/336 - 35/336 = 768 - 35/336 = 733/336 - In mixed form: 261/336
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