Subtract 84/12 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 7 0/12
2/27 - 84/12 is -187/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
84/12 = 84 × 9/12 × 9 = 756/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/108 - 756/108 = 8 - 756/108 = -748/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/27
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