Subtract 9/56 from 48/21
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 9/56
48/21 - 9/56 is 17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
48/21 = 48 × 8/21 × 8 = 384/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/168 - 27/168 = 384 - 27/168 = 357/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/8
- In mixed form: 21/8
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