Subtract 1/21 from 8/15
8/15 - 1/21 is 17/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
8/15 = 8 × 7/15 × 7 = 56/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
1/21 = 1 × 5/21 × 5 = 5/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/105 - 5/105 = 56 - 5/105 = 51/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/35
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