Subtract 1/21 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1/21
4/2 - 1/21 is 41/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
4/2 = 4 × 21/2 × 21 = 84/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
1/21 = 1 × 2/21 × 2 = 2/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/42 - 2/42 = 84 - 2/42 = 82/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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