Subtract 6/21 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 6/21
27/10 - 6/21 is 169/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
27/10 = 27 × 21/10 × 21 = 567/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/210 - 60/210 = 567 - 60/210 = 507/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/70
- In mixed form: 229/70
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