Subtract 21/28 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 21/28
18/6 - 21/28 is 9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
18/6 = 18 × 14/6 × 14 = 252/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
21/28 = 21 × 3/28 × 3 = 63/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/84 - 63/84 = 252 - 63/84 = 189/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
- In mixed form: 21/4
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