Subtract 27/7 from 84/5
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 3 6/7
84/5 - 27/7 is 453/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
84/5 = 84 × 7/5 × 7 = 588/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
27/7 = 27 × 5/7 × 5 = 135/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/35 - 135/35 = 588 - 135/35 = 453/35 - In mixed form: 1233/35
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