Subtract 42/7 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 6 0/7
21/9 - 42/7 is -11/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
21/9 = 21 × 7/9 × 7 = 147/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
42/7 = 42 × 9/7 × 9 = 378/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/63 - 378/63 = 147 - 378/63 = -231/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/3
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