Subtract 9/21 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 9/21
6/5 - 9/21 is 27/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
6/5 = 6 × 21/5 × 21 = 126/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
9/21 = 9 × 5/21 × 5 = 45/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/105 - 45/105 = 126 - 45/105 = 81/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/35
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