Subtract 5/27 from 2/21
2/21 - 5/27 is -17/189.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/189 - 35/189 = 18 - 35/189 = -17/189
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