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Subtract 2/21 from 14/10

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 2/21

14/10 - 2/21 is 137/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    14/10 = 14 × 21/10 × 21 = 294/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/210 - 20/210 = 294 - 20/210 = 274/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/105
  6. In mixed form: 132/105

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