Subtract 2/18 from 16/21
16/21 - 2/18 is 41/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
16/21 = 16 × 6/21 × 6 = 96/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
2/18 = 2 × 7/18 × 7 = 14/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/126 - 14/126 = 96 - 14/126 = 82/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/63
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