Subtract 4/48 from 6/21
6/21 - 4/48 is 17/84.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 16/21 × 16 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/336 - 28/336 = 96 - 28/336 = 68/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/84
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