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Subtract 10/15 from 14/21

14/21 - 10/15 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   10/15 = 10 × 7/15 × 7 = 70/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/105 - 70/105 = 70 - 70/105 = 0/105
5. The answer is 0

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