Subtract 4/21 from 4/10
410 - 421 is 22105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
410 = 4 × 2110 × 21 = 84210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
421 = 4 × 1021 × 10 = 40210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84210 - 40210 = 84 - 40210 = 44210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22105
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