Subtract 21/45 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 21/45
15/7 - 21/45 is 176/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
15/7 = 15 × 45/7 × 45 = 675/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
21/45 = 21 × 7/45 × 7 = 147/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/315 - 147/315 = 675 - 147/315 = 528/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/105
- In mixed form: 171/105
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