Subtract 45/21 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 2 3/21
20/6 - 45/21 is 25/21.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 7/6 × 7 = 140/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
45/21 = 45 × 2/21 × 2 = 90/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/42 - 90/42 = 140 - 90/42 = 50/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
- In mixed form: 14/21
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