Subtract 28/21 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1 7/21
18/6 - 28/21 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
18/6 = 18 × 7/6 × 7 = 126/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
28/21 = 28 × 2/21 × 2 = 56/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/42 - 56/42 = 126 - 56/42 = 70/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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