Subtract 10/18 from 2/21
2/21 - 10/18 is -29/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
2/21 = 2 × 6/21 × 6 = 12/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
10/18 = 10 × 7/18 × 7 = 70/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/126 - 70/126 = 12 - 70/126 = -58/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/63
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