Subtract 2/7 from 9/21
9/21 - 2/7 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
9/21 = 9 × 1/21 × 1 = 9/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
2/7 = 2 × 3/7 × 3 = 6/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/21 - 6/21 = 9 - 6/21 = 3/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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