Subtract 27/45 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 27/45
50/21 - 27/45 is 187/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
50/21 = 50 × 15/21 × 15 = 750/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
27/45 = 27 × 7/45 × 7 = 189/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/315 - 189/315 = 750 - 189/315 = 561/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/105
- In mixed form: 182/105
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