Subtract 84/27 from 1/7
1st number: 1/7, 2nd number: 3 3/27
1/7 - 84/27 is -187/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
1/7 = 1 × 27/7 × 27 = 27/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
84/27 = 84 × 7/27 × 7 = 588/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/189 - 588/189 = 27 - 588/189 = -561/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/63
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