Subtract 2/21 from 75/35
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 2/21
75/35 - 2/21 is 43/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
75/35 = 75 × 3/35 × 3 = 225/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/105 - 10/105 = 225 - 10/105 = 215/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/21
- In mixed form: 21/21
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