Subtract 14/15 from 1/21
1/21 - 14/15 is -31/35.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 7/15 × 7 = 98/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/105 - 98/105 = 5 - 98/105 = -93/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/35
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