Subtract 21/6 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 3 3/6
15/21 - 21/6 is -39/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
15/21 = 15 × 2/21 × 2 = 30/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
21/6 = 21 × 7/6 × 7 = 147/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/42 - 147/42 = 30 - 147/42 = -117/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/14
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