Subtract 49/21 from 9/16
1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 2 7/21
9/16 - 49/21 is -85/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
49/21 = 49 × 16/21 × 16 = 784/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/336 - 784/336 = 189 - 784/336 = -595/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/48
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