Subtract 35/8 from 9/21
1st number: 9/21, 2nd number: 4 3/8
9/21 - 35/8 is -221/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
9/21 = 9 × 8/21 × 8 = 72/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/168 - 735/168 = 72 - 735/168 = -663/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/56
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