Subtract 21/27 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 21/27
15/7 - 21/27 is 86/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
15/7 = 15 × 27/7 × 27 = 405/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
21/27 = 21 × 7/27 × 7 = 147/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/189 - 147/189 = 405 - 147/189 = 258/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/63
- In mixed form: 123/63
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