Subtract 8/21 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 8/21
272 - 821 is 55142.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
272 = 27 × 212 × 21 = 56742 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
821 = 8 × 221 × 2 = 1642 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56742 - 1642 = 567 - 1642 = 55142 - In mixed form: 13542
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