Subtract 21/45 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 21/45
28/9 - 21/45 is 119/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
28/9 = 28 × 5/9 × 5 = 140/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
21/45 = 21 × 1/45 × 1 = 21/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/45 - 21/45 = 140 - 21/45 = 119/45 - In mixed form: 229/45
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