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Subtract 6/21 from 3/18

3/18 - 6/21 is -5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    3/18 = 3 × 7/18 × 7 = 21/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
    6/21 = 6 × 6/21 × 6 = 36/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/126 - 36/126 = 21 - 36/126 = -15/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42

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