Subtract 14/21 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 14/21
21/18 - 14/21 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
21/18 = 21 × 7/18 × 7 = 147/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
14/21 = 14 × 6/21 × 6 = 84/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/126 - 84/126 = 147 - 84/126 = 63/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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