Subtract 10/21 from 20/30
20/30 - 10/21 is 4/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 100/210 = 140 - 100/210 = 40/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21
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