Subtract 72/27 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 2 18/27
2/84 - 72/27 is -37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
72/27 = 72 × 28/27 × 28 = 2016/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/756 - 2016/756 = 18 - 2016/756 = -1998/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14
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