Subtract 2/7 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 2/7
12/9 - 2/7 is 22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
12/9 = 12 × 7/9 × 7 = 84/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
2/7 = 2 × 9/7 × 9 = 18/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/63 - 18/63 = 84 - 18/63 = 66/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/21
- In mixed form: 11/21
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