Subtract 3/27 from 21/36
21/36 - 3/27 is 17/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
21/36 = 21 × 3/36 × 3 = 63/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/108 - 12/108 = 63 - 12/108 = 51/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/36
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