Subtract 24/21 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 1 3/21
70/27 - 24/21 is 274/189.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 7/27 × 7 = 490/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
24/21 = 24 × 9/21 × 9 = 216/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/189 - 216/189 = 490 - 216/189 = 274/189 - In mixed form: 185/189
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