Subtract 15/21 from 7/10
7/10 - 15/21 is -1/70.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/210 - 150/210 = 147 - 150/210 = -3/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/70
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