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Subtract 2/35 from 21/5

1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 2/35

21/5 - 2/35 is 29/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    21/5 = 21 × 7/5 × 7 = 147/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    2/35 = 2 × 1/35 × 1 = 2/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/35 - 2/35 = 147 - 2/35 = 145/35
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/7
  6. In mixed form: 41/7

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