Subtract 9/32 from 27/21
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 9/32
2721 - 932 is 225224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
2721 = 27 × 3221 × 32 = 864672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
932 = 9 × 2132 × 21 = 189672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864672 - 189672 = 864 - 189672 = 675672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225224
- In mixed form: 11224
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