Subtract 9/21 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 9/21
28/18 - 9/21 is 71/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
28/18 = 28 × 7/18 × 7 = 196/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
9/21 = 9 × 6/21 × 6 = 54/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/126 - 54/126 = 196 - 54/126 = 142/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/63
- In mixed form: 18/63
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