Subtract 36/9 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 4 0/9
45/21 - 36/9 is -13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
45/21 = 45 × 3/21 × 3 = 135/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
36/9 = 36 × 7/9 × 7 = 252/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/63 - 252/63 = 135 - 252/63 = -117/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/7
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