Subtract 21/36 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 21/36
16/9 - 21/36 is 43/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/36 - 21/36 = 64 - 21/36 = 43/36 - In mixed form: 17/36
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