Subtract 15/60 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 15/60
21/9 - 15/60 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
21/9 = 21 × 20/9 × 20 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/180 - 45/180 = 420 - 45/180 = 375/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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