Subtract 40/27 from 56/21
1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 1 13/27
56/21 - 40/27 is 32/27.
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,
56/21 = 56 × 9/21 × 9 = 504/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/189 - 280/189 = 504 - 280/189 = 224/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
- In mixed form: 15/27
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