Subtract 7/45 from 27/21
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 7/45
2721 - 745 is 356315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
2721 = 27 × 1521 × 15 = 405315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
745 = 7 × 745 × 7 = 49315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405315 - 49315 = 405 - 49315 = 356315 - In mixed form: 141315
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