Subtract 45/16 from 2/21
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 2 13/16
2/21 - 45/16 is -913/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
2/21 = 2 × 16/21 × 16 = 32/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
45/16 = 45 × 21/16 × 21 = 945/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/336 - 945/336 = 32 - 945/336 = -913/336
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