Subtract 1/18 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 1/18
30/21 - 1/18 is 173/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
30/21 = 30 × 6/21 × 6 = 180/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/126 - 7/126 = 180 - 7/126 = 173/126 - In mixed form: 147/126
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