Subtract 6/21 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 6/21
3/2 - 6/21 is 17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
3/2 = 3 × 21/2 × 21 = 63/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
6/21 = 6 × 2/21 × 2 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/42 - 12/42 = 63 - 12/42 = 51/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
- In mixed form: 13/14
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