Subtract 7/16 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 7/16
2110 - 716 is 13380.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
2110 = 21 × 810 × 8 = 16880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
716 = 7 × 516 × 5 = 3580 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16880 - 3580 = 168 - 3580 = 13380 - In mixed form: 15380
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