Subtract 21/9 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 2 3/9
90/12 - 21/9 is 31/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
90/12 = 90 × 3/12 × 3 = 270/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
21/9 = 21 × 4/9 × 4 = 84/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/36 - 84/36 = 270 - 84/36 = 186/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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