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Subtract 84/28 from 1/27

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 3 0/28

1/27 - 84/28 is -80/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    1/27 = 1 × 28/27 × 28 = 28/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    84/28 = 84 × 27/28 × 27 = 2268/756
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/756 - 2268/756 = 28 - 2268/756 = -2240/756
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/27

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