Subtract 27/90 from 60/21
1st number: 2 18/21, 2nd number: 27/90
60/21 - 27/90 is 179/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
60/21 = 60 × 30/21 × 30 = 1800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
27/90 = 27 × 7/90 × 7 = 189/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/630 - 189/630 = 1800 - 189/630 = 1611/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/70
- In mixed form: 239/70
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