Subtract 6/9 from 5/7
5/7 - 6/9 is 1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
5/7 = 5 × 9/7 × 9 = 45/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
6/9 = 6 × 7/9 × 7 = 42/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/63 - 42/63 = 45 - 42/63 = 3/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21
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