Subtract 9/35 from 48/21
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 9/35
48/21 - 9/35 is 71/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
48/21 = 48 × 5/21 × 5 = 240/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/105 - 27/105 = 240 - 27/105 = 213/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/35
- In mixed form: 21/35
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