Subtract 21/48 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 21/48
9/2 - 21/48 is 65/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
9/2 = 9 × 24/2 × 24 = 216/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/48 - 21/48 = 216 - 21/48 = 195/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/16
- In mixed form: 41/16
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