Subtract 56/81 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 56/81
36/21 - 56/81 is 580/567.
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,
56/81 = 56 × 7/81 × 7 = 392/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/567 - 392/567 = 972 - 392/567 = 580/567 - In mixed form: 113/567
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