Subtract 9/21 from 6/10
610 - 921 is 635.
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,
610 = 6 × 2110 × 21 = 126210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
921 = 9 × 1021 × 10 = 90210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126210 - 90210 = 126 - 90210 = 36210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 635
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