Subtract 21/72 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 21/72
27/10 - 21/72 is 289/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
27/10 = 27 × 36/10 × 36 = 972/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/360 - 105/360 = 972 - 105/360 = 867/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/120
- In mixed form: 249/120
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