Subtract 8/84 from 24/27
24/27 - 8/84 is 50/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
8/84 = 8 × 9/84 × 9 = 72/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/756 - 72/756 = 672 - 72/756 = 600/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/63
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