Subtract 21/9 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 2 3/9
2/6 - 21/9 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
21/9 = 21 × 2/9 × 2 = 42/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/18 - 42/18 = 6 - 42/18 = -36/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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