Subtract 27/21 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 6/21
2/4 - 27/21 is -11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
27/21 = 27 × 4/21 × 4 = 108/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/84 - 108/84 = 42 - 108/84 = -66/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14
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