Subtract 20/48 from 7/21
7/21 - 20/48 is -1/12.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 16/21 × 16 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/336 - 140/336 = 112 - 140/336 = -28/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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