Subtract 18/48 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 18/48
50/21 - 18/48 is 337/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
50/21 = 50 × 16/21 × 16 = 800/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/336 - 126/336 = 800 - 126/336 = 674/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/168
- In mixed form: 21/168
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