Subtract 45/21 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 2 3/21
75/10 - 45/21 is 75/14.
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,
75/10 = 75 × 21/10 × 21 = 1575/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
45/21 = 45 × 10/21 × 10 = 450/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/210 - 450/210 = 1575 - 450/210 = 1125/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/14
- In mixed form: 55/14
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