Subtract 2/21 from 5/18
5/18 - 2/21 is 23/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
2/21 = 2 × 6/21 × 6 = 12/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/126 - 12/126 = 35 - 12/126 = 23/126
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