Subtract 21/28 from 54/9
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 21/28
54/9 - 21/28 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
54/9 = 54 × 28/9 × 28 = 1512/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
21/28 = 21 × 9/28 × 9 = 189/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/252 - 189/252 = 1512 - 189/252 = 1323/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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