Subtract 21/27 from 5/6
56 - 2127 is 118.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
56 = 5 × 96 × 9 = 4554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
2127 = 21 × 227 × 2 = 4254 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4554 - 4254 = 45 - 4254 = 354 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118
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