Subtract 14/21 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 14/21
1410 - 1421 is 1115.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
1410 = 14 × 2110 × 21 = 294210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
1421 = 14 × 1021 × 10 = 140210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294210 - 140210 = 294 - 140210 = 154210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1115
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