Subtract 30/48 from 75/21
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 30/48
75/21 - 30/48 is 165/56.
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,
75/21 = 75 × 16/21 × 16 = 1200/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/336 - 210/336 = 1200 - 210/336 = 990/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/56
- In mixed form: 253/56
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