Subtract 27/72 from 15/21
15/21 - 27/72 is 19/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
15/21 = 15 × 24/21 × 24 = 360/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/504 - 189/504 = 360 - 189/504 = 171/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/56
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