Subtract 15/21 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 15/21
21/4 - 15/21 is 127/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
21/4 = 21 × 21/4 × 21 = 441/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/84 - 60/84 = 441 - 60/84 = 381/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/28
- In mixed form: 415/28
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