Subtract 3/21 from 5/48
5/48 - 3/21 is -13/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
3/21 = 3 × 16/21 × 16 = 48/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/336 - 48/336 = 35 - 48/336 = -13/336
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