Subtract 4/27 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 4/27
212 - 427 is 55954.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
212 = 21 × 272 × 27 = 56754 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
427 = 4 × 227 × 2 = 854 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56754 - 854 = 567 - 854 = 55954 - In mixed form: 101954
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