Subtract 32/18 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 1 14/18
21/4 - 32/18 is 125/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
21/4 = 21 × 9/4 × 9 = 189/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
32/18 = 32 × 2/18 × 2 = 64/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/36 - 64/36 = 189 - 64/36 = 125/36 - In mixed form: 317/36
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