Subtract 27/21 from 6/10
1st number: 6/10, 2nd number: 1 6/21
610 - 2721 is -2435.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
610 = 6 × 2110 × 21 = 126210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
2721 = 27 × 1021 × 10 = 270210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126210 - 270210 = 126 - 270210 = -144210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2435
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