Subtract 72/21 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 3 9/21
45/5 - 72/21 is 39/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
45/5 = 45 × 21/5 × 21 = 945/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
72/21 = 72 × 5/21 × 5 = 360/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/105 - 360/105 = 945 - 360/105 = 585/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/7
- In mixed form: 54/7
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