Subtract 5/21 from 6/27
6/27 - 5/21 is -1/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
5/21 = 5 × 9/21 × 9 = 45/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/189 - 45/189 = 42 - 45/189 = -3/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/63
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