Subtract 6/63 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 6/63
45/21 - 6/63 is 43/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 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 63 × 1 = 63,
6/63 = 6 × 1/63 × 1 = 6/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/63 - 6/63 = 135 - 6/63 = 129/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/21
- In mixed form: 21/21
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