Subtract 14/21 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 14/21
35/15 - 14/21 is 5/3.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 7/15 × 7 = 245/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/105 - 70/105 = 245 - 70/105 = 175/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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