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Subtract 35/21 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/21

10/5 - 35/21 is 1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    10/5 = 10 × 21/5 × 21 = 210/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    35/21 = 35 × 5/21 × 5 = 175/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/105 - 175/105 = 210 - 175/105 = 35/105
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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