Subtract 1/14 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 1/14
21/10 - 1/14 is 71/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
21/10 = 21 × 7/10 × 7 = 147/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1/14 = 1 × 5/14 × 5 = 5/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/70 - 5/70 = 147 - 5/70 = 142/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/35
- In mixed form: 21/35
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