Subtract 21/14 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 7/14
15/5 - 21/14 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
15/5 = 15 × 14/5 × 14 = 210/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
21/14 = 21 × 5/14 × 5 = 105/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/70 - 105/70 = 210 - 105/70 = 105/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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