Subtract 9/27 from 5/28
5/28 - 9/27 is -13/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
9/27 = 9 × 28/27 × 28 = 252/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/756 - 252/756 = 135 - 252/756 = -117/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/84
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