Subtract 2/21 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 2/21
35/4 - 2/21 is 727/84.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/84 - 8/84 = 735 - 8/84 = 727/84 - In mixed form: 855/84
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