Subtract 21/45 from 14/21
14/21 - 21/45 is 1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
14/21 = 14 × 15/21 × 15 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
21/45 = 21 × 7/45 × 7 = 147/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/315 - 147/315 = 210 - 147/315 = 63/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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