Subtract 8/30 from 2/21
2/21 - 8/30 is -6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/210 - 56/210 = 20 - 56/210 = -36/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/35
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