Subtract 21/9 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 2 3/9
5/4 - 21/9 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
5/4 = 5 × 9/4 × 9 = 45/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
21/9 = 21 × 4/9 × 4 = 84/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/36 - 84/36 = 45 - 84/36 = -39/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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