Subtract 9/72 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 9/72
45/21 - 9/72 is 113/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
45/21 = 45 × 24/21 × 24 = 1080/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/504 - 63/504 = 1080 - 63/504 = 1017/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/56
- In mixed form: 21/56
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