Subtract 60/30 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 2 0/30
15/21 - 60/30 is -9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
60/30 = 60 × 7/30 × 7 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/210 - 420/210 = 150 - 420/210 = -270/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/7
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