Subtract 2/21 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 2/21
6/2 - 2/21 is 61/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
6/2 = 6 × 21/2 × 21 = 126/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/42 - 4/42 = 126 - 4/42 = 122/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/21
- In mixed form: 219/21
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