Subtract 9/21 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 9/21
36/6 - 9/21 is 39/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
36/6 = 36 × 7/6 × 7 = 252/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/42 - 18/42 = 252 - 18/42 = 234/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/7
- In mixed form: 54/7
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