Subtract 2/10 from 4/21
4/21 - 2/10 is -1/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
2/10 = 2 × 21/10 × 21 = 42/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/210 - 42/210 = 40 - 42/210 = -2/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/105
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