Subtract 21/28 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 21/28
7/3 - 21/28 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
21/28 = 21 × 3/28 × 3 = 63/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/84 - 63/84 = 196 - 63/84 = 133/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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