Subtract 10/21 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 10/21
73 - 1021 is 137.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
73 = 7 × 73 × 7 = 4921 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
1021 = 10 × 121 × 1 = 1021 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4921 - 1021 = 49 - 1021 = 3921 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137
- In mixed form: 167
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