Subtract 15/21 from 2/10
2/10 - 15/21 is -18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 150/210 = 42 - 150/210 = -108/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/35
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