Subtract 49/21 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 2 7/21
9/2 - 49/21 is 13/6.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 21/2 × 21 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
49/21 = 49 × 2/21 × 2 = 98/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/42 - 98/42 = 189 - 98/42 = 91/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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