Subtract 21/18 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1 3/18
16/4 - 21/18 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
16/4 = 16 × 9/4 × 9 = 144/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
21/18 = 21 × 2/18 × 2 = 42/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/36 - 42/36 = 144 - 42/36 = 102/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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