Answers

Subtract 48/21 from 48/75

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/21

48/75 - 48/21 is -288/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   48/75 = 48 × 7/75 × 7 = 336/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   48/21 = 48 × 25/21 × 25 = 1200/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/525 - 1200/525 = 336 - 1200/525 = -864/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -288/175

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