Subtract 2/18 from 21/28
21/28 - 2/18 is 23/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
21/28 = 21 × 9/28 × 9 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/252 - 28/252 = 189 - 28/252 = 161/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36
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