Subtract 1/21 from 25/30
25/30 - 1/21 is 11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
1/21 = 1 × 10/21 × 10 = 10/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 10/210 = 175 - 10/210 = 165/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/14
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