Subtract 84/9 from 21/20
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 9 3/9
21/20 - 84/9 is -497/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/180 - 1680/180 = 189 - 1680/180 = -1491/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -497/60
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