Subtract 18/45 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 18/45
21/4 - 18/45 is 97/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
21/4 = 21 × 45/4 × 45 = 945/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/180 - 72/180 = 945 - 72/180 = 873/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/20
- In mixed form: 417/20
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