Subtract 14/7 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 2 0/7
21/5 - 14/7 is 11/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
21/5 = 21 × 7/5 × 7 = 147/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
14/7 = 14 × 5/7 × 5 = 70/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/35 - 70/35 = 147 - 70/35 = 77/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
- In mixed form: 21/5
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