Subtract 4/21 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 4/21
21/8 - 4/21 is 409/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
21/8 = 21 × 21/8 × 21 = 441/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
4/21 = 4 × 8/21 × 8 = 32/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/168 - 32/168 = 441 - 32/168 = 409/168 - In mixed form: 273/168
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