Subtract 15/70 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 15/70
21/10 - 15/70 is 66/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/70 - 15/70 = 147 - 15/70 = 132/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/35
- In mixed form: 131/35
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