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Subtract 1/21 from 1/30

1/30 - 1/21 is -1/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    1/21 = 1 × 10/21 × 10 = 10/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/210 - 10/210 = 7 - 10/210 = -3/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/70

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