Subtract 14/10 from 2/21
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 4/10
2/21 - 14/10 is -137/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
14/10 = 14 × 21/10 × 21 = 294/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/210 - 294/210 = 20 - 294/210 = -274/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/105
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