Subtract 15/10 from 9/21
1st number: 9/21, 2nd number: 1 5/10
9/21 - 15/10 is -15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
15/10 = 15 × 21/10 × 21 = 315/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/210 - 315/210 = 90 - 315/210 = -225/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14
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