Subtract 9/21 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 9/21
21/10 - 9/21 is 117/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
21/10 = 21 × 21/10 × 21 = 441/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/210 - 90/210 = 441 - 90/210 = 351/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/70
- In mixed form: 147/70
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