Subtract 21/14 from 9/21
1st number: 9/21, 2nd number: 1 7/14
9/21 - 21/14 is -15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
21/14 = 21 × 3/14 × 3 = 63/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/42 - 63/42 = 18 - 63/42 = -45/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14
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