Subtract 5/21 from 1/9
1/9 - 5/21 is -8/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
1/9 = 1 × 7/9 × 7 = 7/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
5/21 = 5 × 3/21 × 3 = 15/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/63 - 15/63 = 7 - 15/63 = -8/63
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