Subtract 27/30 from 3/21
3/21 - 27/30 is -53/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
3/21 = 3 × 10/21 × 10 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/210 - 189/210 = 30 - 189/210 = -159/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/70
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