Subtract 4/27 from 2/21
2/21 - 4/27 is -10/189.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 9/21 × 9 = 18/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/189 - 28/189 = 18 - 28/189 = -10/189
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