Subtract 1/5 from 21/45
21/45 - 1/5 is 4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
21/45 = 21 × 1/45 × 1 = 21/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
1/5 = 1 × 9/5 × 9 = 9/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/45 - 9/45 = 21 - 9/45 = 12/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15
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