Subtract 16/21 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 16/21
30/9 - 16/21 is 18/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
30/9 = 30 × 7/9 × 7 = 210/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
16/21 = 16 × 3/21 × 3 = 48/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/63 - 48/63 = 210 - 48/63 = 162/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
- In mixed form: 24/7
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