Subtract 16/36 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 16/36
21/8 - 16/36 is 157/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
21/8 = 21 × 9/8 × 9 = 189/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
16/36 = 16 × 2/36 × 2 = 32/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/72 - 32/72 = 189 - 32/72 = 157/72 - In mixed form: 213/72
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