Subtract 10/21 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 10/21
154 - 1021 is 27584.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
154 = 15 × 214 × 21 = 31584 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
1021 = 10 × 421 × 4 = 4084 - Subtract the two like fractions:
31584 - 4084 = 315 - 4084 = 27584 - In mixed form: 32384
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