Subtract 10/21 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 10/21
25/10 - 10/21 is 85/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
25/10 = 25 × 21/10 × 21 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/210 - 100/210 = 525 - 100/210 = 425/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/42
- In mixed form: 21/42
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