Subtract 9/21 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 9/21
45/25 - 9/21 is 48/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
45/25 = 45 × 21/25 × 21 = 945/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
9/21 = 9 × 25/21 × 25 = 225/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/525 - 225/525 = 945 - 225/525 = 720/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
- In mixed form: 113/35
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