Subtract 45/7 from 2/21
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 6 3/7
2/21 - 45/7 is -19/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
2/21 = 2 × 1/21 × 1 = 2/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
45/7 = 45 × 3/7 × 3 = 135/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/21 - 135/21 = 2 - 135/21 = -133/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/3
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