Question
Work out 2(1)/(6)-1(7)/(9) Give your answer in its simplest form.
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Thaddeus
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Answer
29/18
Explanation
The question requires performing basic arithmetic operations on fractions. When subtracting 17/9 from 21/6 you need to have a common denominator. In this case, the least common multiple of 6 and 9 is 18. So, the fractions should be converted into equivalent fractions that has 18 as a denominator. Then, the numerators will be subtracted.Initially, we convert each fraction to its equivalent with denominator 18, that will be 63/18 (for 21/6) and 34/18 (for 17/9).Afterwards, we subtract these two fractions.The problem could perform simplified to a particular form as the result can be further simplified. In this case, we simplify the result to its simplest form by reducing strand.