Subtract 21/90 from 72/27
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 21/90
72/27 - 21/90 is 73/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
72/27 = 72 × 10/27 × 10 = 720/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
21/90 = 21 × 3/90 × 3 = 63/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/270 - 63/270 = 720 - 63/270 = 657/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/30
- In mixed form: 213/30
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