Subtract 4/18 from 5/21
5/21 - 4/18 is 1/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
5/21 = 5 × 6/21 × 6 = 30/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/126 - 28/126 = 30 - 28/126 = 2/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/63
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