Subtract 56/27 from 40/21
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 2 2/27
40/21 - 56/27 is -32/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
40/21 = 40 × 9/21 × 9 = 360/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
56/27 = 56 × 7/27 × 7 = 392/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/189 - 392/189 = 360 - 392/189 = -32/189
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