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Subtract 9/21 from 45/28

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 9/21

45/28 - 9/21 is 33/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    9/21 = 9 × 4/21 × 4 = 36/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/84 - 36/84 = 135 - 36/84 = 99/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/28
  6. In mixed form: 15/28

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