Subtract 30/81 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 30/81
36/21 - 30/81 is 254/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
36/21 = 36 × 27/21 × 27 = 972/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
30/81 = 30 × 7/81 × 7 = 210/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/567 - 210/567 = 972 - 210/567 = 762/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/189
- In mixed form: 165/189
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