Subtract 27/7 from 21/75
1st number: 21/75, 2nd number: 3 6/7
21/75 - 27/7 is -626/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
21/75 = 21 × 7/75 × 7 = 147/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
27/7 = 27 × 75/7 × 75 = 2025/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/525 - 2025/525 = 147 - 2025/525 = -1878/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -626/175
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