Subtract 10/21 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 10/21
25/15 - 10/21 is 25/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
25/15 = 25 × 7/15 × 7 = 175/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
10/21 = 10 × 5/21 × 5 = 50/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/105 - 50/105 = 175 - 50/105 = 125/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
- In mixed form: 14/21
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