Subtract 18/27 from 16/21
16/21 - 18/27 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
16/21 = 16 × 9/21 × 9 = 144/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
18/27 = 18 × 7/27 × 7 = 126/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/189 - 126/189 = 144 - 126/189 = 18/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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