Subtract 18/7 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 2 4/7
21/18 - 18/7 is -59/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
18/7 = 18 × 18/7 × 18 = 324/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/126 - 324/126 = 147 - 324/126 = -177/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/42
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