Subtract 21/72 from 16/9
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 21/72
16/9 - 21/72 is 107/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/72 - 21/72 = 128 - 21/72 = 107/72 - In mixed form: 135/72
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