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Subtract 8/21 from 3/15

3/15 - 8/21 is -19/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    3/15 = 3 × 7/15 × 7 = 21/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    8/21 = 8 × 5/21 × 5 = 40/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/105 - 40/105 = 21 - 40/105 = -19/105

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