Answers

Subtract 35/48 from 49/21

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 35/48

49/21 - 35/48 is 77/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   49/21 = 49 × 16/21 × 16 = 784/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/336 - 245/336 = 784 - 245/336 = 539/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/48
6. In mixed form: 129/48

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