Subtract 9/21 from 5/10
510 - 921 is 114.
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,
510 = 5 × 2110 × 21 = 105210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
921 = 9 × 1021 × 10 = 90210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105210 - 90210 = 105 - 90210 = 15210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 114
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