Subtract 20/27 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 20/27
42/21 - 20/27 is 34/27.
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,
42/21 = 42 × 9/21 × 9 = 378/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
20/27 = 20 × 7/27 × 7 = 140/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/189 - 140/189 = 378 - 140/189 = 238/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/27
- In mixed form: 17/27
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