Subtract 60/27 from 21/24
1st number: 21/24, 2nd number: 2 6/27
21/24 - 60/27 is -97/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
21/24 = 21 × 9/24 × 9 = 189/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
60/27 = 60 × 8/27 × 8 = 480/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/216 - 480/216 = 189 - 480/216 = -291/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/72
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