Subtract 49/35 from 2/21
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 14/35
2/21 - 49/35 is -137/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
49/35 = 49 × 3/35 × 3 = 147/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/105 - 147/105 = 10 - 147/105 = -137/105
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