Subtract 2/21 from 4/18
4/18 - 2/21 is 8/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
2/21 = 2 × 6/21 × 6 = 12/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 12/126 = 28 - 12/126 = 16/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/63
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