Subtract 15/16 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 15/16
21/9 - 15/16 is 67/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
21/9 = 21 × 16/9 × 16 = 336/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/144 - 135/144 = 336 - 135/144 = 201/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/48
- In mixed form: 119/48
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