Subtract 2/15 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 2/15
36/21 - 2/15 is 166/105.
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,
36/21 = 36 × 5/21 × 5 = 180/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/105 - 14/105 = 180 - 14/105 = 166/105 - In mixed form: 161/105
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