Subtract 2/21 from 30/27
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 2/21
30/27 - 2/21 is 64/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
30/27 = 30 × 7/27 × 7 = 210/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
2/21 = 2 × 9/21 × 9 = 18/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/189 - 18/189 = 210 - 18/189 = 192/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/63
- In mixed form: 11/63
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