Subtract 9/18 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 9/18
21/5 - 9/18 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
21/5 = 21 × 18/5 × 18 = 378/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/90 - 45/90 = 378 - 45/90 = 333/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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