Subtract 49/21 from 45/10
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 2 7/21
45/10 - 49/21 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
45/10 = 45 × 21/10 × 21 = 945/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
49/21 = 49 × 10/21 × 10 = 490/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/210 - 490/210 = 945 - 490/210 = 455/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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