Subtract 4/21 from 3/5
3/5 - 4/21 is 43/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
3/5 = 3 × 21/5 × 21 = 63/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/105 - 20/105 = 63 - 20/105 = 43/105
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