Answers

Subtract 21/56 from 96/48

1^st number: 2 0/48, 2^nd number: 21/56

96/48 - 21/56 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   96/48 = 96 × 7/48 × 7 = 672/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   21/56 = 21 × 6/56 × 6 = 126/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/336 - 126/336 = 672 - 126/336 = 546/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
6. In mixed form: 15/8

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