Subtract 49/28 from 5/21
1st number: 5/21, 2nd number: 1 21/28
5/21 - 49/28 is -127/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/84 - 147/84 = 20 - 147/84 = -127/84
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