Subtract 9/16 from 72/21
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 9/16
72/21 - 9/16 is 321/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
72/21 = 72 × 16/21 × 16 = 1152/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/336 - 189/336 = 1152 - 189/336 = 963/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/112
- In mixed form: 297/112
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