Subtract 21/3 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 7 0/3
272 - 213 is 132.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
272 = 27 × 32 × 3 = 816 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
213 = 21 × 23 × 2 = 426 - Subtract the two like fractions:
816 - 426 = 81 - 426 = 396 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132
- In mixed form: 612
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