Subtract 5/28 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 5/28
45/21 - 5/28 is 55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
45/21 = 45 × 4/21 × 4 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 15/84 = 180 - 15/84 = 165/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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