Subtract 18/21 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 18/21
35/4 - 18/21 is 221/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
18/21 = 18 × 4/21 × 4 = 72/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/84 - 72/84 = 735 - 72/84 = 663/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/28
- In mixed form: 725/28
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