Subtract 21/45 from 10/3, Solve 3 1/3

Subtract 21/45 from 10/3

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 21/45

10/3 - 21/45 is 43/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
10/3 = 10 × 15/3 × 15 = 150/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
21/45 = 21 × 1/45 × 1 = 21/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/45 - 21/45 = 150 - 21/45 = 129/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15

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