Subtract 28/45 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 28/45
21/6 - 28/45 is 259/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
21/6 = 21 × 15/6 × 15 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/90 - 56/90 = 315 - 56/90 = 259/90 - In mixed form: 279/90
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