Subtract 1/21 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 1/21
27/9 - 1/21 is 62/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
27/9 = 27 × 7/9 × 7 = 189/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
1/21 = 1 × 3/21 × 3 = 3/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/63 - 3/63 = 189 - 3/63 = 186/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/21
- In mixed form: 220/21
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