Subtract 10/21 from 27/72
27/72 - 10/21 is -17/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 21 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
10/21 = 10 × 24/21 × 24 = 240/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/504 - 240/504 = 189 - 240/504 = -51/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/168
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