Subtract 21/42 from 4/15
4/15 - 21/42 is -7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
4/15 = 4 × 14/15 × 14 = 56/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
21/42 = 21 × 5/42 × 5 = 105/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/210 - 105/210 = 56 - 105/210 = -49/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30
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