Answers

Subtract 27/84 from 2/28

2/28 - 27/84 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/84 - 27/84 = 6 - 27/84 = -21/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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