Subtract 3/28 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 3/28
45/21 - 3/28 is 57/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
45/21 = 45 × 4/21 × 4 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 9/84 = 180 - 9/84 = 171/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/28
- In mixed form: 21/28
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