Subtract 84/7 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 12 0/7
2/27 - 84/7 is -322/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
84/7 = 84 × 27/7 × 27 = 2268/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/189 - 2268/189 = 14 - 2268/189 = -2254/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -322/27
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