Subtract 2/21 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 2/21
36/15 - 2/21 is 242/105.
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,
36/15 = 36 × 7/15 × 7 = 252/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/105 - 10/105 = 252 - 10/105 = 242/105 - In mixed form: 232/105
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