Subtract 21/15 from 9/21
1st number: 9/21, 2nd number: 1 6/15
9/21 - 21/15 is -34/35.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 5/21 × 5 = 45/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
21/15 = 21 × 7/15 × 7 = 147/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/105 - 147/105 = 45 - 147/105 = -102/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/35
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