Subtract 72/6 from 9/21
1st number: 9/21, 2nd number: 12 0/6
9/21 - 72/6 is -81/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 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 6 × 7 = 42,
72/6 = 72 × 7/6 × 7 = 504/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/42 - 504/42 = 18 - 504/42 = -486/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/7
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