Subtract 5/21 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 5/21
21/10 - 5/21 is 391/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
21/10 = 21 × 21/10 × 21 = 441/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
5/21 = 5 × 10/21 × 10 = 50/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/210 - 50/210 = 441 - 50/210 = 391/210 - In mixed form: 1181/210
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