Subtract 84/27 from 2/14, Solve 2/14

Subtract 84/27 from 2/14

1^st number: 2/14, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

2/14 - 84/27 is -187/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
2/14 = 2 × 27/14 × 27 = 54/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
84/27 = 84 × 14/27 × 14 = 1176/378
Subtract the two like fractions:
54/378 - 1176/378 = 54 - 1176/378 = -1122/378
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/63

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