Subtract 27/84 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 27/84
16/12 - 27/84 is 85/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
16/12 = 16 × 7/12 × 7 = 112/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/84 - 27/84 = 112 - 27/84 = 85/84 - In mixed form: 11/84
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