Subtract 27/28 from 15/21
15/21 - 27/28 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/84 - 81/84 = 60 - 81/84 = -21/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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