Subtract 15/21 from 5/35
5/35 - 15/21 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
5/35 = 5 × 3/35 × 3 = 15/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
15/21 = 15 × 5/21 × 5 = 75/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/105 - 75/105 = 15 - 75/105 = -60/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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