Subtract 1/5 from 16/21
16/21 - 1/5 is 59/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
16/21 = 16 × 5/21 × 5 = 80/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
1/5 = 1 × 21/5 × 21 = 21/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/105 - 21/105 = 80 - 21/105 = 59/105
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