Subtract 24/81 from 4/21
4/21 - 24/81 is -20/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
4/21 = 4 × 27/21 × 27 = 108/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
24/81 = 24 × 7/81 × 7 = 168/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/567 - 168/567 = 108 - 168/567 = -60/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/189
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