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Subtract 9/21 from 5/2

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

5/2 - 9/21 is 29/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    5/2 = 5 × 21/2 × 21 = 105/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/42 - 18/42 = 105 - 18/42 = 87/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/14
  6. In mixed form: 21/14

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