Subtract 27/21 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 1 6/21
32/10 - 27/21 is 67/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
32/10 = 32 × 21/10 × 21 = 672/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
27/21 = 27 × 10/21 × 10 = 270/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/210 - 270/210 = 672 - 270/210 = 402/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/35
- In mixed form: 132/35
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