Subtract 15/21 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 15/21
20/5 - 15/21 is 23/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
20/5 = 20 × 21/5 × 21 = 420/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
15/21 = 15 × 5/21 × 5 = 75/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/105 - 75/105 = 420 - 75/105 = 345/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/7
- In mixed form: 32/7
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