Subtract 5/21 from 1/6
1/6 - 5/21 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
1/6 = 1 × 7/6 × 7 = 7/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
5/21 = 5 × 2/21 × 2 = 10/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/42 - 10/42 = 7 - 10/42 = -3/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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