Subtract 27/21 from 9/24
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 1 6/21
9/24 - 27/21 is -51/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
27/21 = 27 × 8/21 × 8 = 216/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/168 - 216/168 = 63 - 216/168 = -153/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/56
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