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Subtract 1/21 from 5/27

5/27 - 1/21 is 26/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 21 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    1/21 = 1 × 9/21 × 9 = 9/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/189 - 9/189 = 35 - 9/189 = 26/189

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