Subtract 7/49 from 10/21
10/21 - 7/49 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
10/21 = 10 × 7/21 × 7 = 70/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
7/49 = 7 × 3/49 × 3 = 21/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/147 - 21/147 = 70 - 21/147 = 49/147 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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