Subtract 9/15 from 8/21
8/21 - 9/15 is -23/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
8/21 = 8 × 5/21 × 5 = 40/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
9/15 = 9 × 7/15 × 7 = 63/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/105 - 63/105 = 40 - 63/105 = -23/105
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