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Subtract 27/84 from 14/10

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 27/84

14/10 - 27/84 is 151/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
    14/10 = 14 × 42/10 × 42 = 588/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/420 - 135/420 = 588 - 135/420 = 453/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/140
  6. In mixed form: 111/140

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