Subtract 3/15 from 1/21
1/21 - 3/15 is -16/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
1/21 = 1 × 5/21 × 5 = 5/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/105 - 21/105 = 5 - 21/105 = -16/105
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