Subtract 21/30 from 2/15
2/15 - 21/30 is -17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
21/30 = 21 × 1/30 × 1 = 21/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/30 - 21/30 = 4 - 21/30 = -17/30
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