Subtract 16/27 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 16/27
84/2 - 16/27 is 1118/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
84/2 = 84 × 27/2 × 27 = 2268/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/54 - 32/54 = 2268 - 32/54 = 2236/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1118/27
- In mixed form: 4111/27
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