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Subtract 5/30 from 8/21

8/21 - 5/30 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    8/21 = 8 × 10/21 × 10 = 80/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/210 - 35/210 = 80 - 35/210 = 45/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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