Subtract 10/27 from 54/21
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 10/27
54/21 - 10/27 is 416/189.
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,
54/21 = 54 × 9/21 × 9 = 486/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/189 - 70/189 = 486 - 70/189 = 416/189 - In mixed form: 238/189
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