Subtract 21/7 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 3 0/7
16/15 - 21/7 is -29/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
16/15 = 16 × 7/15 × 7 = 112/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
21/7 = 21 × 15/7 × 15 = 315/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/105 - 315/105 = 112 - 315/105 = -203/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/15
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