Subtract 6/21 from 15/27
15/27 - 6/21 is 17/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
15/27 = 15 × 7/27 × 7 = 105/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
6/21 = 6 × 9/21 × 9 = 54/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/189 - 54/189 = 105 - 54/189 = 51/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/63
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