Subtract 15/35 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 15/35
21/10 - 15/35 is 117/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/70 - 30/70 = 147 - 30/70 = 117/70 - In mixed form: 147/70
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