Subtract 14/21 from 6/10
6/10 - 14/21 is -1/15.
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,
6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/210 - 140/210 = 126 - 140/210 = -14/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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