Subtract 7/84 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 7/84
27/15 - 7/84 is 103/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
27/15 = 27 × 28/15 × 28 = 756/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/420 - 35/420 = 756 - 35/420 = 721/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/60
- In mixed form: 143/60
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