Subtract 4/9 from 16/21
16/21 - 4/9 is 20/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
16/21 = 16 × 3/21 × 3 = 48/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
4/9 = 4 × 7/9 × 7 = 28/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/63 - 28/63 = 48 - 28/63 = 20/63
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