Subtract 18/42 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 18/42
45/21 - 18/42 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
45/21 = 45 × 2/21 × 2 = 90/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
18/42 = 18 × 1/42 × 1 = 18/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/42 - 18/42 = 90 - 18/42 = 72/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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