Subtract 14/45 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 14/45
21/5 - 14/45 is 35/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
21/5 = 21 × 9/5 × 9 = 189/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/45 - 14/45 = 189 - 14/45 = 175/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
- In mixed form: 38/9
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