Subtract 21/27 from 24/4
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 21/27
24/4 - 21/27 is 47/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
24/4 = 24 × 27/4 × 27 = 648/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
21/27 = 21 × 4/27 × 4 = 84/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/108 - 84/108 = 648 - 84/108 = 564/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/9
- In mixed form: 52/9
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