Subtract 15/45 from 10/21, Solve 10/21

Subtract 15/45 from 10/21

10/21 - 15/45 is 1/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
10/21 = 10 × 15/21 × 15 = 150/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/315 - 105/315 = 150 - 105/315 = 45/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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