Subtract 6/15 from 30/21
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 6/15
30/21 - 6/15 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
30/21 = 30 × 5/21 × 5 = 150/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/105 - 42/105 = 150 - 42/105 = 108/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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