Subtract 84/35 from 15/21
1st number: 15/21, 2nd number: 2 14/35
15/21 - 84/35 is -59/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
15/21 = 15 × 5/21 × 5 = 75/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
84/35 = 84 × 3/35 × 3 = 252/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/105 - 252/105 = 75 - 252/105 = -177/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/35
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