Subtract 5/6 from 21/30
21/30 - 5/6 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
21/30 = 21 × 1/30 × 1 = 21/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/30 - 25/30 = 21 - 25/30 = -4/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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